The Big Sleep(1978)
“Meet Philip Marlowe. The toughest private eye who ever wore a trench coat, slapped a dame and split his knuckles on a jawbone.”
Overview
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
Director
Michael Winner
Studio
ITC Entertainment
Cast
Robert Mitchum
as Philip Marlowe
Sarah Miles
as Charlotte Sternwood
Richard Boone
as Lash Cansino
Candy Clark
as Camilla Sternwood
Joan Collins
as Agnes Lazelle
Edward Fox
as Joe Brody
John Mills
as Inspector Carson
James Stewart
as General Sternwood
Oliver Reed
as Eddie Mars
Harry Andrews
as Norris
Colin Blakely
as Harry Jones
Richard Todd
as Commander Barker
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1978
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Production Companies
ITC Entertainment • Winkast Film Productions
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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 (1978).
What is The Big Sleep about?▼
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
Who directed The Big Sleep?▼
The Big Sleep was directed by Michael Winner and released in 1978. It is a crime, mystery film.
How long is The Big Sleep?▼
The Big Sleep has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Big Sleep?▼
The cast of The Big Sleep includes Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe, Sarah Miles as Charlotte Sternwood, Richard Boone as Lash Cansino, Candy Clark as Camilla Sternwood, Joan Collins as Agnes Lazelle and more.
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