The Big Sleep
The Big Sleep

Information

Release DateAugust 23, 1946
Runtime1h 54m
StatusReleased
Budget$250K
Revenue$11M
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures
LanguagesEnglish
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The Big Sleep

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Synopsis

Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.

Cast & Crew

Director

Howard Hawks
Howard Hawks

Featured Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Philip Marlowe

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Vivian Sternwood Rutledge

John Ridgely

John Ridgely

Eddie Mars

Martha Vickers

Martha Vickers

Carmen Sternwood

Louis Jean Heydt

Louis Jean Heydt

Joe Brody

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