

The Big Sleep (1946)
Mystery
Crime
Thriller
- 2h 54m
76 %
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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.
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.
Top Billed Cast

Humphrey Bogart
Philip Marlowe

Lauren Bacall
Vivian Sternwood Rutledge

John Ridgely
Eddie Mars

Martha Vickers
Carmen Sternwood

Louis Jean Heydt
Joe Brody

Charles Waldron
General Sternwood

Regis Toomey
Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Sonia Darrin
Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)

Elisha Cook Jr.
Harry Jones

Bob Steele
Lash Canino
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