The Big Sleep

THE PICTURE THEY WERE BORN FOR!

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.

Director: Howard Hawks
Cast: Humphrey Bogart , Lauren Bacall , John Ridgely , Martha Vickers , Louis Jean Heydt , Charles Waldron , Regis Toomey , Sonia Darrin , Elisha Cook Jr. , Bob Steele

Genres: Mystery , Crime , Thriller

Release date: 1946-08-22

Rating: 7.6

Runtime: 114minutes

Budget: 0M

Revenue: 10M

Production Companies: Warner Bros. Pictures

Reviews:

  • Otis Cain
    A fun, light-hearted movie that's perfect for a weekend watch. Not too deep, but enjoyable.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Luis George
    An absolute snooze fest. The pacing was terrible, and it felt like nothing ever happened.
    Rating: 1.5

  • Cecilia Strong
    An engaging and well-paced thriller. The twists were well-executed, keeping me hooked throughout.
    Rating: 4

  • Emery McClure
    A solid, enjoyable film. The performances were good, though it didn't really break new ground.
    Rating: 3.5

  • Anais Hunt
    An emotional rollercoaster. The soundtrack was beautiful and really added to the experience.
    Rating: 4.5