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The Big Sleep

NR
MysteryCrimeThriller
7.6/10(1,033 ratings)

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.

08-23-1946
1h 54m
The Big Sleep
Backdrop for The Big Sleep

Main Cast

Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey Bogart

Philip Marlowe

Lauren Bacall

Lauren Bacall

Vivian Sternwood Rutledge

John Ridgely

John Ridgely

Eddie Mars

Martha Vickers

Martha Vickers

Carmen Sternwood

Elisha Cook Jr.

Elisha Cook Jr.

Harry Jones

Charles Waldron

Charles Waldron

General Sternwood

Regis Toomey

Regis Toomey

Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Movie Details

Production Info

Director:
Howard Hawks
Production:
Warner Bros. Pictures
Revenue:
$10,682,000
Budget:
$250,000

Key Crew

Director:
Howard Hawks
Screenplay:
William Faulkner
Screenplay:
Jules Furthman
Producer:
Howard Hawks
Executive Producer:
Jack L. Warner

Locations and Languages

Country:
US
Filming:
US
Languages:
en