Where to watch The Big Sleep in Australia
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About The Big Sleep
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.
- Year
- 1946
- Genres
- Drama, Mystery, Thriller, Crime
- Runtime
- 116mins
- Rated
- M
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Top cast
- Humphrey Bogart, Lauren Bacall, John Ridgely, Martha Vickers, Dorothy Malone
The Big Sleep release dates in Australia
- First release (worldwide)
Release dates: TMDB.
Cast and crew of The Big Sleep
- Humphrey Bogartas Philip Marlowe
- Lauren Bacallas Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
- John Ridgelyas Eddie Mars
- Martha Vickersas Carmen Sternwood
- Louis Jean Heydtas Joe Brody
- Charles Waldronas General Sternwood
- Regis Toomeyas Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
- Sonia Darrinas Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
- Elisha Cook Jr.as Harry Jones
- Bob Steeleas Lash Canino
- Dorothy Maloneas Acme Bookstore Proprietress
- Peggy Knudsenas Mona Mars
- Charles D. Brownas Norris the Butler
- Trevor Bardetteas Art Huck (uncredited)
- Joy Barlowas Taxi Driver (uncredited)
- Director
- Howard Hawks
- Screenplay
- Jules Furthman, Leigh Brackett, William Faulkner, Howard Hawks
- Novel
- Raymond Chandler
- Producer
- Howard Hawks
- Original Music Composer
- Max Steiner
- Director of Photography
- Sidney Hickox
Cast and crew: TMDB.
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Is The Big Sleep on Netflix in Australia?
No, The Big Sleep is not on Netflix in Australia right now. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV from $2.99.
Can I watch The Big Sleep for free in Australia?
No, The Big Sleep is not on a free service in Australia right now. You can rent or buy it on Apple TV from $2.99.
Can I rent or buy The Big Sleep in Australia?
Yes, you can rent or buy The Big Sleep in Australia on Apple TV (rent from $2.99, buy from $14.99).
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