The Big Sleep (1946)

1946 · Movie · 114 min. · United States

In The Big Sleep (1946), private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy general to resolve the blackmailing of his wild younger daughter. The case quickly spirals into a complex web of murder, deceit, and corruption. Marlowe navigates through a maze of shady characters, including a seductive older sister, a missing chauffeur, and a gang of criminals. As he digs deeper, the lines between innocence and guilt blur. The film's sharp dialogue and twisting plot keep viewers guessing until the very end, showcasing Marlowe's wit and determination in a world where nothing is as it seems.

Direction Howard Hawks

Cast Humphrey Bogart · Lauren Bacall · John Ridgely · Martha Vickers · Dorothy Malone · Regis Toomey · Elisha Cook Jr. · Peggy Knudsen · Charles Waldron · Charles D. Brown · Bob Steele · Louis Jean Heydt

Soundtrack Max Steiner

Screenplay William Faulkner · Leigh Brackett · Jules Furthman · Raymond Chandler

Cinematography Sidney Hickox

Original title The Big Sleep

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