Warner Bros. Pictures presents

The Big Sleep

directed by Howard Hawks

“The picture they were born for!”

19461h 54mNRMystery

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Warner Bros. Pictures presents

The Big Sleep

directed by Howard Hawks

“The picture they were born for!”

19461h 54mNRMystery

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§ Synopsis

Mystery · Crime · Thriller

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.

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§ Crew

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§ Cast

8 of 40

Humphrey Bogart

as Philip Marlowe

Lauren Bacall

as Vivian Sternwood Rutledge

as Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Sonia Darrin

as Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)

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§ Source

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The Big Sleep

1939

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