The Big Sleep
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Synopsis
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.
Cast
Humphrey Bogart·Philip Marlowe
Lauren Bacall·Vivian Sternwood Rutledge
John Ridgely·Eddie Mars
Martha Vickers·Carmen Sternwood
Louis Jean Heydt·Joe Brody
Charles Waldron·General Sternwood
Regis Toomey·Chief Inspector Bernie Ohls
Sonia Darrin·Agnes Lowzier (uncredited)
Elisha Cook Jr.·Harry Jones
Bob Steele·Lash Canino
Average shot length
12s per shot
Howard Hawks's career average is 9.4s across 22 measured films —see the full picture.