The Big Sleep (1946)

8	Listal rating
8.3	IMDB rating

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Private-eye Philip Marlowe is hired to keep an eye on General Sternwood's youngest daughter, Carmen, who has fallen into bad company and is likely to do some damage to herself and her family before long. He soon finds himself falling in love with her older sister, Vivien, who initially takes a deep dislike to Mr Marlowe. However, the plot thickens ... (more)

Directed by

Howard Hawks

Starring (View all) :

Philip Marlowe

Vivian Rutledge

Eddie Mars

Carmen Sternwood

Acme Bookstore Proprietress

Peggy Knudsen

Mona Mars

Regis Toomey

Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Charles Waldron

General Sternwood

Charles D. Brown

Norris the Butler

Bob Steele

Lash Canino

Written by (View all) :

William Faulkner

(screenplay)

Leigh Brackett

(screenplay)

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PvtCaboose91

Classic quintessential mystery.

Posted : 1 year, 6 months ago at Apr 29 23:38

"What's the matter? Haven't you ever seen a gun before? What do you want me to do, count three like they do in the movies?" Regarded as one of the essential Bogart/Bacall films, The Big Sleep is a stimulating plunge into an entertaining slice of detective fiction. Filmmakers these days just don't make movies like The Big Sleep anymore; the film is stylish and atmospheric, set in a world where tough guys are tough guys and women were babes. The highlight of the classic picture, of course, is the rich screen partnership of Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall (they were married at the time). When one thinks of Bogart, his big break usually springs to mind; that is, The Maltese Falcon. Howard Hawks is no John Huston; however Hawks' refined direction sets the atmosphere of intrigue and exh...Read more

Rating : 9/10

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