Cast Of The Big Sleep

The Cast of The Big Sleep

The Film Noir Classic

The Big Sleep is a 1946 film noir classic directed by Howard Hawks and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The film is based on the 1939 novel of the same name by Raymond Chandler.

The Main Cast

Humphrey Bogart as Philip Marlowe

Humphrey Bogart plays Philip Marlowe, a private detective hired to investigate the disappearance of a wealthy man's daughter. Marlowe soon finds himself embroiled in a complex web of blackmail, murder, and corruption.

Lauren Bacall as Vivian Rutledge

Lauren Bacall plays Vivian Rutledge, the missing daughter of General Sternwood. Vivian is a beautiful and enigmatic woman who quickly becomes involved with Marlowe.

Other Notable Cast Members

The supporting cast of The Big Sleep includes a number of notable actors, including:

• Martha Vickers as Carmen Sternwood
• Dorothy Malone as Nancy O'Hara
• John Ridgely as Eddie Mars
• Charles Waldron as Owen Taylor
• Tom Ewell as Harry Jones

The Film's Legacy

The Big Sleep is considered one of the greatest film noirs ever made. The film is praised for its stylish visuals, complex plot, and memorable characters. The Big Sleep has been remade several times, most notably in 1978 with Robert Mitchum and Sarah Miles.