Movie·1946·1h 54m
The Big Sleep
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Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Leigh Brackett, William Faulkner, Jules Furthman
Producer
Howard Hawks, Jack L. Warner
Cinematography
Sidney Hickox
Music
Max Steiner
Editor
Christian Nyby
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
1,159 votes
Where to watch
Region: INRent
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// cast
Cast
Humphrey Bogart
Philip Marlowe
Lauren Bacall
Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
John Ridgely
Eddie Mars
Martha Vickers
Carmen Sternwood
Louis Jean Heydt
Joe Brody
Charles Waldron
General Sternwood
Regis Toomey
Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia Darrin
Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Elisha Cook Jr.
Harry Jones
Bob Steele
Lash Canino
Dorothy Malone
Acme Bookstore Proprietress
Peggy Knudsen
Mona Mars
Charles D. Brown
Norris the Butler
Trevor Bardette
Art Huck (uncredited)
Joy Barlow
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Max Barwyn
Max - Head Waiter (uncredited)
Deannie Best
Waitress (uncredited)
Tanis Chandler
Waitress (uncredited)
// crew
Crew
Howard Hawks
Producer, Director
Leigh Brackett
Screenplay
Christian Nyby
Editor
William Faulkner
Screenplay
Jules Furthman
Screenplay
Max Steiner
Original Music Composer
Sidney Hickox
Director of Photography
Jack L. Warner
Executive Producer
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