The Big Sleep (1946)
The picture they were born for!
1946 · NR · 1h 54m · Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Genres: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
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
Writers: Leigh Brackett, William Faulkner, Jules Furthman
Music by: Max Steiner
Cinematography: Sidney Hickox
Editor: Christian Nyby
Box office: $11M · Rated 7.6/10 by 1179 viewers
Cast
Humphrey Bogart as Philip MarloweLauren Bacall as Vivian Sternwood RutledgeJohn Ridgely as Eddie MarsMartha Vickers as Carmen SternwoodLouis Jean Heydt as Joe BrodyCharles Waldron as General SternwoodRegis Toomey as Chief Inspector Bernie OhlsSonia Darrin as Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)Elisha Cook Jr. as Harry JonesBob Steele as Lash CaninoDorothy Malone as Acme Bookstore ProprietressPeggy Knudsen as Mona MarsMore like this
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