The Big Sleep (1946)

Directed by Howard Hawks

The Big Sleep movie poster

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.

Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller

Language: en

Production

Cinematographer: Sidney Hickox · Composer: Max Steiner · Editor: Christian Nyby

Production: Warner Bros. Pictures

Budget: $250K

4 screenings currently listed

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