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The Big Sleep

The Big Sleep

13th March 1978
1h 40m
Michael Winner
UK, USA
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Rotten Tomatoes
57%
 IMDb
5.7

The Big Sleep is a Crime Thriller film released on 13th March 1978; Michael Winner directed the film which stars James Stewart, Oliver Reed, and Robert Mitchum.

Plot

Private eye Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum) investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster. This neo-noir remake of the iconic 1946 Bogart film transfers the setting of Raymond Chandler's novel from 1940s California to 1970s London.

Genres & Themes

Crime Thriller

Cast (24)

James Stewart's profile
James Stewart
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 69
Oliver Reed's profile
Oliver Reed
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 39
Robert Mitchum's profile
Robert Mitchum
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
John Mills's profile
John Mills
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 69
Harry Andrews's profile
Harry Andrews
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 66
Edward Fox's profile
Edward Fox
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 40
Candy Clark's profile
Candy Clark
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 30
Dudley Sutton's profile
Dudley Sutton
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Joan Collins's profile
Joan Collins
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 44
Don Henderson's profile
Don Henderson
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 45
Colin Blakely's profile
Colin Blakely
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 47
Diana Quick's profile
Diana Quick
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 31
Sarah Miles's profile
Sarah Miles
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 36
Richard Boone's profile
Richard Boone
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Richard Todd's profile
Richard Todd
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 58
Derek Deadman's profile
Derek Deadman
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 37
James Donald
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Patrick Durkin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 41
John Justin
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 60
Joe Ritchie
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 67
Martin Potter
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 33
Simon Fisher-Turner
Age WhileAt Filming ≈ 23

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The Big Sleep FAQ

When was The Big Sleep released?

The Big Sleep was released 46 years ago, on Monday March 13th, 1978.

Is The Big Sleep on Netflix?

No, The Big Sleep is not currently available on Netflix in the United States

Is The Big Sleep on Amazon Prime?

Yes, The Big Sleep is currently available on Amazon Prime in the United States

Is The Big Sleep on Disney Plus?

No, The Big Sleep is not currently available on Disney+ in the United States

The Big Sleep Stats

Cast Age

Estimated Age During Filming

4% 20-29
25% 30-39
25% 40-49
4% 50-59
33% 60-69
8% Unknown

Cast Genders

Who Is Most Represented

17% Female
83% Male

Good/Bad Characters

More Heroes of Villains?

100% Neutral/Unknown

Character Types

What Characters Feature

100% Unknown