The Big Sleep

1946 Howard Hawks 1h 54m ★ 7.6
Mystery Crime Thriller
The Big Sleep

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.

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
Louis Jean Heydt Louis Jean Heydt Joe Brody
Charles Waldron General Sternwood
Regis Toomey Regis Toomey Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia Darrin Sonia Darrin Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Curious Heart Pounding Crowd Pleaser