The Big Sleep
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The Big Sleep

Thu, Aug 22, 1946
  • Mystery
  • Crime
  • Thriller
Film · Synopsis

Synopsis

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.

Trailer

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasThu, Aug 22, 1946Atlantic City, New Jersey
GB
  • In CinemasThu, Oct 3, 1946London
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Aug 6, 1947
DE
  • In CinemasMon, Sep 29, 1969
JP
  • In CinemasSun, Apr 3, 1955
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Humphrey Bogart
    Humphrey Bogart
    as Philip Marlowe
  • Lauren Bacall
    Lauren Bacall
    as Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
  • John Ridgely
    John Ridgely
    as Eddie Mars
  • Martha Vickers
    Martha Vickers
    as Carmen Sternwood
  • Louis Jean Heydt
    Louis Jean Heydt
    as Joe Brody
  • C
    Charles Waldron
    as General Sternwood
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