The Big Sleep

Plot Summary

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.

Top Cast

Humphrey Bogart Philip Marlowe

Lauren Bacall Vivian Sternwood Rutledge

John Ridgely Eddie Mars

Martha Vickers Carmen Sternwood

Louis Jean Heydt Joe Brody