The Big Sleep
"The picture they were born for!"
Originally released in 1946. The Big Sleep is a mystery/crime film. directed by Howard Hawks.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, and John Ridgely
Synopsis
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
August 22, 1946
79 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
7.6/10
Great (1,120 votes)
Budget
$250K
Production budget
Box Office
$10.7M
42.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Philip Marlowe
Lauren Bacall
as Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
John Ridgely
as Eddie Mars
Martha Vickers
as Carmen Sternwood
Louis Jean Heydt
as Joe Brody
Charles Waldron
as General Sternwood
Regis Toomey
as Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia Darrin
as Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Harry Jones
Bob Steele
as Lash Canino
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $250,000
- Revenue
- $10,682,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Sleep about?
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,...
Who directed The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep was directed by Howard Hawks.
How long is The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Big Sleep released?
The Big Sleep was released on August 22, 1946 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Sleep?
The main cast of The Big Sleep includes Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely, Martha Vickers, Louis Jean Heydt.
Is The Big Sleep worth watching?
The Big Sleep has a user rating of 7.6/10 based on 1,120 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.