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The Big Sleep
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The Big Sleep

1978-03-13 · 100 min · ★ 5.8

Crime · Mystery

Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.

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Directors
Michael Winner
Production companies
ITC Entertainment, Winkast Film Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released

Top 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-TurnerKarl Lundgren
Martin PotterMartin PotterOwen Taylor
David SavileRusty Regan
Dudley SuttonDudley SuttonLanny
Don HendersonDon HendersonLou

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