The Big Sleep (1946)
08/23/1946 (US) • 1h 54m
The picture they were born for!
Overview
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.
Top Billed Cast
Philip Marlowe
Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
Eddie Mars
Carmen Sternwood
Joe Brody
General Sternwood
Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Harry Jones
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