The Big Sleep [1979] (DVD)

Description: Genre: Crime & Thriller / Theatrical Release: 1979 / Suitable for 15 years and over / Director: Michael Winner / ... more

The Big Sleep [1979] (DVD) ... Actors: Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Richard Boone, Candy Clark, Joan Collins ... / DVD released 2006-11-06 at Prism Leisure / Features of the DVD: Anamorphic, PAL

Newest Review: ... about his investigation, with many different characters seemingly involved in all manner of sinister goings on. Most seem to ... more

... think that Marlowe is looking for Rusty Regan, the missing husband of one of Sternwood's daughters, which confuses matters even further. I have to admit, I had to focus to understand a lot of the film. It is a classic murder mystery tale, with many characters and relationships that it is important to keep track of. It's so tricky that Chandler himself actually omitted to announce the murderer of one of the victims, leaving a rather intriguing loose end. Needless to say, the author was at a loss when he was informe...more

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	The Big Sleep [DVD] [1977] Release Date: 2006 - 11 - 06, Rating Suitable for 15 years and over, Last Update 09.12.2009 06:11	£ 0.99

The Big Sleep [DVD] [1977]
Release Date: 2006 - 11 - 06, Rating Suitable for 15 years and over,

Last Update 09.12.2009 06:11

£ 0.99

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The Big Sleep [1979] (DVD): Disappointing remake of a Bogart and Bacall classic (592 words)
by - written on 29/05/09 (Very useful, 26 readings)
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Adapted from the Raymond Chandler novel of the same name, and offered as an alternative to the 1946 film adaptation, starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall, this 1978 film has a host of big names applying their varying acting skills an attempt to make a success of the remake. Robert Mitchum takes top billing as Chandler's PI Philip Marlowe, as he embarks on a twisted tale of blackmail and murder. The film sets the scene as Marlowe is driving up to the stately British country home of General Sternwood (James Stewart). The General asks Marlowe to investigate a potential blackmailer, and in agreeing to do so, Marlowe enters into a convoluted web of deceit ... Read the complete review

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