The Big Sleep

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.

Release Date

23 August 1946

114 minutes

Director

Main Cast

Philip Marlowe
Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
Eddie Mars
Carmen Sternwood
General Sternwood
Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Harry Jones
Lash Canino
Acme Bookstore Proprietress
Mona Mars