The Big Sleep(1946)
The picture they were born for!
Private Investigator Philip Marlowe is hired by wealthy General Sternwood regarding a matter involving his youngest daughter Carmen. Before the complex case is over, Marlowe sees murder, blackmail, deception, and what might be love.
Movie: The Big Sleep
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Philip Marlowe
Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
Eddie Mars
Carmen Sternwood
Joe Brody
General Sternwood
Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Harry Jones
Lash Canino
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