The Big Sleep (1946)
Private detective Philip Marlowe is hired by a wealthy family. Before the complex case is over, he's seen murder, blackmail--and what might be love.
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Domestic (47.6%)
$25,556
$25,556
International (42.4%)
$22,778
$22,778
Worldwide
$53,724
$53,724
Domestic DistributorWarner Bros.
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Earliest Release DateAugust 31, 1946
(Domestic)
Running Time1 hr 54 min
GenresCrime
Drama
Film-Noir
Mystery
Thriller
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| Filmmakers | Role |
|---|---|
| Howard Hawks | Director |
| William Faulkner | Writer |
| Leigh Brackett | Writer |
| Jules Furthman | Writer |
| Raymond Chandler | Writer |
| Max Steiner | Composer |
| Sidney Hickox | Cinematographer |
| Christian Nyby | Editor |
| Cast | Role |
|---|---|
| Humphrey Bogart | |
| Lauren Bacall | |
| John Ridgely | |
| Martha Vickers |
