The Big Sleep is a 1946 American film noir directed by Howard Hawks. William Faulkner, Leigh Brackett and Jules Furthman co-wrote the screenplay, which adapts Raymond Chandler's 1939 novel. The film stars Humphrey Bogart as private detective Philip Marlowe and Lauren Bacall as Vivian Rutledge in a story that begins with blackmail and leads to multiple murders. Initially produced in late 1944, the film's release was delayed by over a year due to the studio wanting to release war films in anticipa

The Big Sleep (1946) is a classic film noir directed by Howard Hawks and starring Humphrey Bogart as private detective Philip Marlowe. Hired by a wealthy family to resolve a blackmail case, Marlowe becomes entangled in a web of gambling, murder, and deception. Lauren Bacall co-stars as the enigmatic Vivian Rutledge, whose charm and secrets keep Marlowe guessing. Known for its rapid-fire dialogue, shadowy cinematography, and intricate plot, the film remains a landmark of the noir genre, blending