The Big Sleep 1978
“Meet Philip Marlowe. The toughest private eye who ever wore a trench coat, slapped a dame and split his knuckles on a jawbone.”
What is The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1978
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Release date
- Mar 13, 1978
- Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Winkast Film Productions
- Genres
- Crime, Mystery
- Updated
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Overview
The Big Sleep is a film first released in 1978. Catalogued under Crime, Mystery. Produced and broadcast by ITC Entertainment, Winkast Film Productions. Current status: Released.
Should you watch it?
“Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a blackmail case involving a rich general's daughters.”
- stars Robert Mitchum as Philip Marlowe
- directed by Michael Winner
- features sleep deficient actors drifting in and out of consciousness
Watch it if you enjoy classic crime and mystery stories featuring private detectives.
This film is rated R.
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Frequently asked questions
Who directed the film?
The film was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in the film?
The film stars Robert Mitchum.
What is the profession of the main character?
The main character, Philip Marlowe, is a private eye.
What genres does the film belong to?
The film falls under the crime and mystery genres.
When was the film released in the US?
The film was released in the US on 03/13/1978.
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