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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.”

5.919781h 40mCrimeMystery
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The Big Sleep at a glance

The Big Sleep is a 1978 crime and mystery film, running 1h 40m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: 15 in the United Kingdom.

In the United Kingdom it is listed on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Amazon Video.

15 age rating1h 40mCrimeMystery

Rated 15 in the United Kingdom — intended for adults. Expect the themes and content that rating covers.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1978-03-13
Runtime
1h 40m
Genres
Crime, Mystery
Director
Michael Winner
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
5.9 / 10 · 106 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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

Cast

14 names
Robert MitchumPhilip Marlowe
Sarah MilesCharlotte Sternwood
Richard BooneLash Cansino
Candy ClarkCamilla Sternwood
Joan CollinsAgnes Lazelle
Edward FoxJoe Brody
John MillsInspector Carson
James StewartGeneral Sternwood
Oliver ReedEddie Mars
Harry AndrewsNorris
Colin BlakelyHarry Jones
Richard ToddCommander Barker
Diana QuickMona Grant
James DonaldInspector Gregory

Questions about The Big Sleep

Quick answers
Where can I watch The Big Sleep in the United Kingdom?

In the United Kingdom, The Big Sleep is listed on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Amazon Video. Use the country selector above the facts to see another market — streaming rights differ by country.

Is The Big Sleep suitable for children?

The Big Sleep is rated 15 in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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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.

How long is The Big Sleep?

The Big Sleep runs for 1h 40m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

Can I watch the The Big Sleep trailer?

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