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The Big Sleep

In England, a private investigator unravels a complex web of blackmail and murder that ensnares a prominent military officer, his unconventional daughters, a pornography tycoon, and a notorious criminal.

Private investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood to look into a half-hearted blackmail attempt on one of his daughters, which leads him to uncover a more sinister plot connected to the disappearance of his other daughter's husband.

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Main Cast

Robert MitchumRobert MitchumPhilip Marlowe
Sarah MilesSarah MilesCharlotte Sternwood
Richard BooneRichard BooneLash Cansino
Candy ClarkCandy ClarkCamilla Sternwood
Joan CollinsJoan CollinsAgnes Lazelle
Edward FoxEdward FoxJoe Brody
John MillsJohn MillsInspector Carson
James StewartJames StewartGeneral Sternwood
Oliver ReedOliver ReedEddie Mars
Harry AndrewsHarry AndrewsNorris
Colin BlakelyColin BlakelyHarry Jones
Richard ToddRichard ToddCommander Barker
Diana QuickDiana QuickMona Grant
James DonaldJames DonaldInspector Gregory
John JustinJohn JustinArthur Geiger
Simon Fisher-TurnerSimon Fisher-TurnerKarl Lundgren
Martin PotterMartin PotterOwen Taylor
David SavileDavid SavileRusty Regan
Dudley SuttonDudley SuttonLanny
Don HendersonDon HendersonLou
Nik ForsterNik ForsterCroupier
Joe RitchieJoe RitchieTaxi Driver
Patrick DurkinPatrick DurkinReg
Derek DeadmanDerek DeadmanCustomer in Bookshop
Judy BuxtonJudy BuxtonCheval Club Receptionist (uncredited)
Clifford EarlClifford EarlPolice Doctor (uncredited)
Roy EvansRoy EvansDeliveryman (uncredited)
Pat GormanPat GormanPool Player in Pub (uncredited)
David JacksonDavid JacksonInspector Willis (uncredited)
Mike LewinMike LewinDetective Waring (uncredited)
Brian MillerBrian MillerCasino Waiter (uncredited)
David MillettDavid MillettPolice Detective (uncredited)
Norman MitchellNorman MitchellDoorman at Eddie's Club (uncredited)

Creators

Michael WinnerMichael WinnerDirector, Screenplay
Raymond ChandlerRaymond ChandlerNovel

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Official Trailer

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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