Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall in The Big Sleep
The Big Picture The noir genre has evolved significantly for nearly a century, but it has its roots in the “dime store” detective novels of the late 1930s, which inspired a series of successful films in the subsequent decade. These novels tended to share a lot of similar characteristics: they generally focused on a tough, cynical protagonist who is reluctantly pulled into their old line of work to solve a case that has significant repercussions for someone they cared about.
The Big Sleep NR Release Date August 31, 1946 Director Howard Hawks Cast Humphrey Bogart , Lauren Bacall Runtime 114 What Is 'The Big Sleep' About? The Big Sleep involves Marlowe being hired by a former acquaintance to help solve an issue relating to interpersonal family drama, which ultimately leads him to discover a latent conspiracy.
The Big Sleep was also notable for the chemistry between Bogart and his then-wife Lauren Bacall, who appeared as Sternwood’s older daughter Vivian. Essentially the “femme fatale” of the story, Vivian exposes Marlowe to the insidious nature of her father’s practices and is essential in helping him find clues that relate to the murders. Bogart and Bacall are electrifying together on screen, adding a touch of humor and romanticism that makes the story more entertaining.
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