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Movie Info

Release Date: August 22, 1946
Runtime: 114 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (6)
Genres:
Crime Thriller Mystery
Budget: $250,000
Revenue: $10,682,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
Critic Scores
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96%
Tomatometer
86
86/100
Metacritic
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7.6/10
TMDB
1,140 votes
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7.9/10
IMDb
95,261 votes
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The Big Sleep

1946

"Secrets unravel, trust shatters, danger awaits."

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Category Level Indicator
Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 1/5
Frightening Elements 3/5
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Budget: $250,000
Revenue: $10,682,000
Profit $10,432,000
ROI +4172.8% (42.7x)

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The Big Sleep is directed by Howard Hawks .

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Keywords

#based on novel or book 610 #murder 247 #los angeles, california 122 #detective 86 #whodunit 42 #blackmail 35 #drug addiction 31 #missing person 29 #film noir 27 #gambling 21 #sister 18 #private detective 16 #poison 15 #wealthy family 7 #private investigator 7

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Trivia & Fun Facts about The Big Sleep

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  • Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall's real-life romance added a layer of authenticity to their on-screen chemistry, enhancing their performances as Philip Marlowe and Vivian Sternwood.

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  • The film's complex narrative was a challenge for viewers at the time, leading to discussions about the plot's intricacies that continue among fans and scholars today.

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  • During a pivotal scene, a cigarette is seen burning on a table; however, the length of the cigarette changes significantly between shots, indicating a continuity error.

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  • The Big Sleep features a scene where a character is introduced via a newspaper headline; this technique is often referenced in later films to establish character backgrounds quickly.

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  • Howard Hawks was known for his distinctive directorial style, which included fast-paced dialogue and strong female characters, both evident in the interactions between Marlowe and the Sternwood sisters.

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  • The film's score, composed by Max Steiner, blends jazz elements with traditional orchestration, reflecting the gritty yet glamorous world of film noir.

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