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The Big Sleep

A seasoned American private investigator in England delves into a complex web of blackmail and murder, entangling a respected elderly general, his free-spirited daughters, a pornography producer, and a notorious gangster.

In this classic film, private investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by General Sternwood to look into an attempted blackmail on one of his daughters. As Marlowe digs deeper, he uncovers a web of deceit and corruption that leads him to investigate the disappearance of the other daughter's husband, Rusty Regan. With multiple suspects and motives, Marlowe must navigate a complex and dangerous case to uncover the truth.

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Main Cast

Robert Mitchum Robert Mitchum Philip Marlowe
Sarah Miles Sarah Miles Charlotte Sternwood
Richard Boone Richard Boone Lash Cansino
Candy Clark Candy Clark Camilla Sternwood
Joan Collins Joan Collins Agnes Lazelle
Edward Fox Edward Fox Joe Brody
John Mills John Mills Inspector Carson
James Stewart James Stewart General Sternwood
Oliver Reed Oliver Reed Eddie Mars
Harry Andrews Harry Andrews Norris
Colin Blakely Colin Blakely Harry Jones
Richard Todd Richard Todd Commander Barker
Diana Quick Diana Quick Mona Grant
James Donald James Donald Inspector Gregory
John Justin John Justin Arthur Geiger
Simon Fisher-Turner Simon Fisher-Turner Karl Lundgren
Martin Potter Martin Potter Owen Taylor
David Savile David Savile Rusty Regan
Dudley Sutton Dudley Sutton Lanny
Don Henderson Don Henderson Lou
Nik Forster Nik Forster Croupier
Joe Ritchie Joe Ritchie Taxi Driver
Patrick Durkin Patrick Durkin Reg
Derek Deadman Derek Deadman Customer in Bookshop
Judy Buxton Judy Buxton Cheval Club Receptionist (uncredited)
Clifford Earl Clifford Earl Police Doctor (uncredited)
Roy Evans Roy Evans Deliveryman (uncredited)
Pat Gorman Pat Gorman Pool Player in Pub (uncredited)
David Jackson David Jackson Inspector Willis (uncredited)
Mike Lewin Mike Lewin Detective Waring (uncredited)
Brian Miller Brian Miller Casino Waiter (uncredited)
David Millett David Millett Police Detective (uncredited)
Norman Mitchell Norman Mitchell Doorman at Eddie's Club (uncredited)

Creators

Michael Winner Michael Winner Director, Screenplay
Raymond Chandler Raymond Chandler Novel

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Official Trailer

The Big Sleep (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

The Big Sleep (1978) ORIGINAL TRAILER [HD 1080p]

Info about The Big Sleep

Studio(s): ITC Entertainment, Winkast Film Productions

Originally Released: United States, Mar 13, 1978

Production Countries: United Kingdom, United States

Genres:Crime, Mystery, Thriller, Drama

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