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The Big Sleep   1978         R, 99 min. Genre: Mystery / Drama / Romance / Thriller Director: Michael Winner   Cast: Robert Mitchum, Sarah Miles, Richard Boone, Candy Clark, James Stewart, John Mills, Joan Collins, Oliver Reed, Edward Fox, Harry Andrews, Colin Blakely, Diana Quick, Richard Todd, James Donald, John Justin   This version of "The Big Sleep" features Robert Mitchum in the role of private detective Philip Marlowe, and the setting is now in London during the 1970s. Marlowe is hired by elderly General Sternwood (James Stewart) to investigate a blackmail attempt. In the process, Marlowe becomes involved with Sternwood's daughters (Sarah Miles and Candy Clark), and, before the case is solved, several murders take place. Cast Robert Mitchum Philip Marlow Sarah Miles Charlotte Sternwood Richard Boone Lash Canino Candy Clark Camilla Sternwood James Stewart General Sternwood John Mills Inspector Jim Carson Joan Collins Agnes Lozelle Oliver Reed Eddie Mars Edward Fox Joe Brody Harry Andrews Norris Colin Blakely Harry Jones Diana Quick Mona Grant Richard Todd Commander Barker James Donald Inspector Gregory John Justin Arthur Geiger

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