
The Big Sleep
The picture they were born for!
Directed by Howard Hawks
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A labyrinthine noir mystery where a cynical private detective navigates murder, blackmail, and moral ambiguity in the shadowy underbelly of Los Angeles.
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.
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Is The Big Sleep scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 72% of films.
Does The Big Sleep end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 64% of films.
Is The Big Sleep sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The Big Sleep violent? Somewhat. More violent than 59% of films.
Is The Big Sleep easy watching? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
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