The Big Sleep 1946
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What is The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep is a film first released in 1946. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Thriller.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1946
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 114 minutes
- Release date
- Aug 22, 1946
- Studios
- Warner Bros. Pictures
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, Thriller
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Overview
The Big Sleep is a film first released in 1946. Catalogued under Mystery, Crime, Thriller. Produced and broadcast by Warner Bros. Pictures. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“A hard-boiled detective is hired to protect a wealthy family's secret, spiraling into murder and intrigue.”
- Atmospheric 1940s noir style
- Intricate mystery with murder and blackmail
- Nearly two-hour runtime may feel long
- Not rated, so content warnings are unclear
Watch it if you enjoy classic hard-boiled detective tales with tangled intrigue.
The film's dark, adult-oriented noir tone includes murder and blackmail, suited for mature audiences.
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What genre does The Big Sleep belong to?
It is classified as a mystery, crime, and thriller film.
When was The Big Sleep released?
It premiered in the United States on August 23, 1946.
How long is the movie?
The runtime is approximately 1 hour 54 minutes.
Who is the main character?
The story follows private investigator Philip Marlowe.
What is the case that starts the plot?
Marlowe is hired by General Sternwood about his youngest daughter Carmen, leading to murder, blackmail and deception.
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