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The Big Sleep

“The picture they were born for!”

★ 7.6 / 10 (1,219 votes)August 22, 1946114 minEN
MysteryCrimeThriller

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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Movie facts

Release dateAugust 22, 1946
StatusReleased
Runtime114 min
Rating★ 7.6 / 10
CertificationNR
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$250,000
Revenue$10,682,000
ProductionWarner Bros. Pictures
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Crew

Director

Howard Hawks

Writers

William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett, Jules Furthman, Howard Hawks

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Cast

Humphrey BogartHumphrey BogartPhilip Marlowe
Lauren BacallLauren BacallVivian Sternwood Rutledge
John RidgelyJohn RidgelyEddie Mars
Martha VickersMartha VickersCarmen Sternwood
Louis Jean HeydtLouis Jean HeydtJoe Brody
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Charles WaldronGeneral Sternwood
Regis ToomeyRegis ToomeyChief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia DarrinSonia DarrinAgnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Elisha Cook Jr.Elisha Cook Jr.Harry Jones
Bob SteeleBob SteeleLash Canino
Dorothy MaloneDorothy MaloneAcme Bookstore Proprietress
Peggy KnudsenPeggy KnudsenMona Mars
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