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Still from The Big Sleep — The Big Sleep (1978) — Michael WinnerPhotographed by Robert Paynter

Poster for The Big Sleep

Michael Winner

The Big Sleep

English / 1978 / 1h 40m

Not streamingNot currently on the Criterion Channel.

Letterboxd: 2.92/5·5.8K ratings·1.6K reviewson Letterboxd
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Synopsis

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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Position 3
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July 2021
Position 13

Credits

Crew

DirectorMichael Winner

WriterMichael Winner

CinematographerRobert Paynter

ComposerJerry Fielding

ProducerElliott Kastner, Michael Winner, Jerry Bick

Cast

Robert Mitchumas Philip Marlowe

Sarah Milesas Charlotte Sternwood

Richard Booneas Lash Cansino

Candy Clarkas Camilla Sternwood

Joan Collinsas Agnes Lazelle

Edward Foxas Joe Brody

John Millsas Inspector Carson

James Stewartas General Sternwood

Oliver Reedas Eddie Mars

Harry Andrewsas Norris

Colin Blakelyas Harry Jones

Richard Toddas Commander Barker

Diana Quickas Mona Grant

James Donaldas Inspector Gregory

John Justinas Arthur Geiger

Simon Fisher-Turneras Karl Lundgren

Martin Potteras Owen Taylor

David Savileas Rusty Regan

Dudley Suttonas Lanny

Don Hendersonas Lou

The Big Sleep (1978) | Criteria