The Big Sleep
"Meet Philip Marlowe. The toughest private eye who ever wore a trench coat, slapped a dame and split his knuckles on a jawbone."
Originally released in 1978. The Big Sleep is a crime/mystery film. directed by Michael Winner.
Starring Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, and Richard Boone
Synopsis
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
Quick Facts
Release Date
March 13, 1978
47 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (96 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
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Director
Top Cast
Robert Mitchum
as Philip Marlowe
Sarah Miles
as Charlotte Sternwood
Richard Boone
as Lash Cansino
Candy Clark
as Camilla Sternwood
Joan Collins
as Agnes Lazelle
Edward Fox
as Joe Brody
John Mills
as Inspector Carson
James Stewart
as General Sternwood
Oliver Reed
as Eddie Mars
Harry Andrews
as Norris
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- ITC Entertainment
- Winkast Film Productions
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Big Sleep about?
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
Who directed The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep was directed by Michael Winner.
How long is The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Big Sleep released?
The Big Sleep was released on March 13, 1978 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Big Sleep?
The main cast of The Big Sleep includes Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Richard Boone, Candy Clark, Joan Collins.