The Big Sleep (1978)

In the shadowy underbelly of England, Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum), a grizzled American private detective, is drawn into a labyrinthine web of deceit and danger. The venerable General Sternwood (James Stewart), a man of wealth and integrity, engages Marlowe to examine an ostensibly half-hearted attempt at blackmailing one of his wayward socialite daughters. The intrigue thickens when it becomes apparent that this blackmail is intricately entwined with the sudden disappearance of the husband of the General's other daughter, Rusty Regan (David Savile). As Marlowe delves deeper into the mystery, it becomes evident that Rusty's wife remains strangely indifferent to her husband's absence, adding another layer of complexity to the case. In this murky world where socialites, mobsters, and hired killers coexist, only the concerned General Sternwood seems invested in the truth, a beacon of honesty amidst the corruption. From the seedy underbelly of a pornographer's den to the austere halls of the Sternwood mansion, Marlowe navigates a twisted maze of murder, intrigue, and betrayal. As the detective wrestles to unravel the complex case, he finds himself in the crosshairs of a gangster's wrath, and the line between friend and foe blurs. 'The Big Sleep (1978)' is a tantalizing maelstrom of unresolved mysteries and unspoken secrets, a masterful blend of noir and suspense that keeps viewers on the edge of their seat, seeking the truth in a world shrouded in shadows.

The Big Sleep is a crime movie featuring Robert Mitchum.

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