The Big Sleep
“Meet Philip Marlowe. The toughest private eye who ever wore a trench coat, slapped a dame and split his knuckles on a jawbone.”
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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Type: Trailer • Published 2018-03-08
Top Cast
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Robert Mitchum
Philip Marlowe
Sarah Miles
Charlotte Sternwood
Richard Boone
Lash Cansino
Candy Clark
Camilla Sternwood
Joan Collins
Agnes Lazelle
Edward Fox
Joe Brody
John Mills
Inspector Carson
James Stewart
General Sternwood
Oliver Reed
Eddie Mars
Harry Andrews
Norris
Colin Blakely
Harry Jones
Richard Todd
Commander Barker
Diana Quick
Mona Grant
James Donald
Inspector Gregory
John Justin
Arthur Geiger
Simon Fisher-Turner
Karl Lundgren
Martin Potter
Owen Taylor
David Savile
Rusty Regan
Release History & Theatrical Window
March 13, 1978
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Michael Winner
- Screenplay & Story
- Michael Winner
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Big Sleep
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- ITC Entertainment, Winkast Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Michael Winner
Michael Winner, Raymond Chandler
Jerry Fielding
Robert Paynter
Michael Winner, Elliott Kastner, Jerry Bick, Lew Grade
Department Leadership Roster
Michael Winner
Screenplay
Michael Winner
Producer
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Michael Winner
Director
Elliott Kastner
Producer
Robert Paynter
Director of Photography
Harry Pottle
Production Design
Jerry Bick
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Big Sleep
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Big Sleep about?
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
Who directed The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep was directed by Michael Winner.
Who stars in The Big Sleep?
The principal cast of The Big Sleep includes Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Richard Boone, Candy Clark, Joan Collins.
When was The Big Sleep released and how long is it?
The Big Sleep was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
Who composed the musical score for The Big Sleep?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Big Sleep was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is The Big Sleep based on a book or true story?
The Big Sleep is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Raymond Chandler".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Big Sleep?
The Big Sleep holds official age classifications: DE: 16 (FSK 16 — Restricted to viewers aged 16 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).