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The Big Sleep (1978)
5.5
Set in England, rather than California, the story follows Raymond Chandler's book fairly closely otherwise... See full summary » Director:Michael Winner |
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| Richard Todd | ... |
Commander Barker
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Inspector Gregory
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Arthur Geiger
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Set in England, rather than California, the story follows Raymond Chandler's book fairly closely otherwise. Philip Marlowe is asked by the elderly (and near death) General Sternwood to investigate an attempt at blackmail on one of his daughters. He soon finds that the attempt is half hearted at best and seems to be more connected with the disappearance of the other daughter's husband, Rusty Regan. Rusty's wife, seems unconcerned with his disappearance, further complicating the mystery. Only General Sternwood seems concerned as mobsters and hired killers continue to appear in the path of the investigation. Written by John Vogel <jlvogel@comcast.net>
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Meet Philip Marlowe, the toughest private eye whoever wore a trench coat, slapped a dame, and split his knuckles on a jawbone. See more »Parents Guide:
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Tote schlafen besser See more »Filming Locations:
Avery Hill Park and Winter Gardens, Avery Hill Park, Bexley Road, Greenwich, London, England, UK See more »Box Office
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£3,000,000 (estimated)Company Credits
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Music & Lyrics Lynsey De Paul
Sung by Diana Quick See more »
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Takes place in the then contemporary 1970s in Britain, even though Farewell, My Lovely took place in 1940s Los Angeles. See more »Goofs
Continuity: Karl Lundgren shot Joe Brody four times , then two shots at Philip Marlowe just outside of Joe Brodys flat and then continue to shoot while running away. Thats too many shot for a standard 6 shot revolver. See more »Soundtracks
"Won't Somebody Dance With Me"Music & Lyrics Lynsey De Paul
Sung by Diana Quick See more »
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