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The Big Sleep is a 1946 American film noir directed by Howard Hawks. William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett and Jules Furthman co-wrote the screenplay, which adapts Raymond Chandler's 1939 novel. The film stars Humphrey Bogart as private detective Philip Marlowe and Lauren Bacall as Vivian Rutledge in a story that begins with blackmail and leads to multiple murders.

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1946 · 1h 54m · Mystery · Crime · Thriller

TMDB 7.6/10 (1,181 votes)

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.

Directed by Howard Hawks

Box office $11M worldwide

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Cast & crew

Howard HawksDirector

Humphrey Bogartas Philip Marlowe

Lauren Bacallas Vivian Sternwood Rutledge

John Ridgelyas Eddie Mars

Martha Vickersas Carmen Sternwood

Louis Jean Heydtas Joe Brody CCharles Waldronas General Sternwood

Regis Toomeyas Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Sonia Darrinas Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)

Elisha Cook Jr.as Harry Jones

Bob Steeleas Lash Canino

Dorothy Maloneas Acme Bookstore Proprietress

Peggy Knudsenas Mona Mars

Charles D. Brownas Norris the Butler

Trevor Bardetteas Art Huck (uncredited)