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The Big Sleep

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.

Where to Stream

  • HBO Max

Where to Rent

  • JustWatch TV
  • Apple TV Store
  • Amazon Video

Where to Buy

  • Apple TV Store
  • Amazon Video

Would I like this?

Box Office

Budget: $250,000
Revenue: $10,682,000
ROI: +4,172.8%

Verdict: Hit

Trailer

Crew

Directors

> Howard Hawks (Director)
> Sidney Hickox (Director of Photography)
> Leo F. Forbstein (Music Director)

Writers

> Leigh Brackett (Screenplay)
> William Faulkner (Screenplay)
> Jules Furthman (Screenplay)
> Raymond Chandler (Novel)