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The Big Sleep

1946·1h 54m·Approved
DramaMysteryCrimeThrillerFilm-Noir
IMDb Rating
★ 7.9/10
94,310 votes
Metascore
86
Metacritic

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.

The Big Sleep is a 1946 drama mystery movie directed by Howard Hawks, starring Lauren Bacall, Humphrey Bogart, John Ridgely. It holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10 from 94,310 votes and runs 1h 54m.

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Director
Howard Hawks
Stars
Lauren Bacall
Humphrey Bogart
John Ridgely
Martha Vickers
Details
1946-08-31
114 min
Movie
Approved
★ United States
★ English
Keywords
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