The Big Sleep(1946)
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Overview
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.
Director
Howard Hawks
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$250K
Revenue
$11M
Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Philip Marlowe
Lauren Bacall
as Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
John Ridgely
as Eddie Mars
Martha Vickers
as Carmen Sternwood
Louis Jean Heydt
as Joe Brody
Charles Waldron
as General Sternwood
Regis Toomey
as Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia Darrin
as Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Harry Jones
Bob Steele
as Lash Canino
Dorothy Malone
as Acme Bookstore Proprietress
Peggy Knudsen
as Mona Mars
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1946
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
7.6 / 10
Budget
$250K
Box Office
$11M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Big Sleep?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Big Sleep (1946).
What is The Big Sleep about?▼
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.
Who directed The Big Sleep?▼
The Big Sleep was directed by Howard Hawks and released in 1946. It is a mystery, crime, thriller film.
How long is The Big Sleep?▼
The Big Sleep has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Big Sleep?▼
The cast of The Big Sleep includes Humphrey Bogart as Philip Marlowe, Lauren Bacall as Vivian Sternwood Rutledge, John Ridgely as Eddie Mars, Martha Vickers as Carmen Sternwood, Louis Jean Heydt as Joe Brody and more.
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