Editorial Collection / Film Noir
The Big Sleep
Directed by Howard Hawks
1946•1h 54m•NR•★ 7.6
Mystery / Crime / Thriller
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.
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DirectorHoward Hawks
WriterLeigh BrackettWilliam FaulknerJules Furthman
CinematographySidney Hickox
MusicMax Steiner
Principal Cast
Humphrey BogartPhilip Marlowe
Lauren BacallVivian Sternwood Rutledge
John RidgelyEddie Mars
Martha VickersCarmen Sternwood
Louis Jean HeydtJoe Brody
Regis ToomeyChief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia DarrinAgnes Lowzier (uncredited)
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Charles WaldronGeneral SternwoodTechnical Specifications
Runtime1h 54m (114 mins)
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DirectorHoward Hawks
LanguagesEnglish
CountryUS
StudioWarner Bros. Pictures
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