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.
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The Big Sleep 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
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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
The Big Sleep: Quick Answers
Where can I watch The Big Sleep?
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When was The Big Sleep released?
The Big Sleep came out on August 22, 1946.
Is The Big Sleep worth watching?
The Big Sleep holds a 7.6/10 average from 1,212 TMDB user ratings. That puts it among the best-reviewed movies out there.
How long is The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
