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The picture they were born for!

The Big Sleep

7.619461h 54mNR

MysteryCrimeThriller

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.

Directed by Howard Hawks

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CAST

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Humphrey Bogart

Humphrey BogartPhilip Marlowe

Lauren Bacall

Lauren BacallVivian Sternwood Rutledge

John Ridgely

John RidgelyEddie Mars

Martha Vickers

Martha VickersCarmen Sternwood

Louis Jean Heydt

Louis Jean HeydtJoe Brody

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Charles WaldronGeneral Sternwood

Regis Toomey

Regis ToomeyChief Inspector Bernie Ohls

Sonia Darrin

Sonia DarrinAgnes Lowzier (uncredited)