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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: R (Restricted)
Binding: DVD
EAN: 0013023053892
Format: Color, DVD, NTSC
Label: Geneon [Pioneer]
Languages: EnglishOriginal Language
Manufacturer: Geneon [Pioneer]
Number Of Items: 1
Publisher: Geneon [Pioneer]
Region Code: 1
Release Date: August 22, 2000
Running Time: 102 minutes
Studio: Geneon [Pioneer]
Theatrical Release Date: 1978
Editorial Review:
Description:
Robert Mitchum is back as the legendary private investigator, Philip Marlowe. This adaptation of Raymond Chandler's classic hard-boiled detective mystery features an all-star cast, including: Richard Boone, Joan Collins, Sir John Mills, James Stewart, and Oliver Reed. Marlowe is hired by a retired general (James Stewart) to find out who has been blackmailing the old man's wild daughters (Sarah Miles and Candy Clark). At the same time he has to try to locate the missing husband of one of the daughters. Marlowe's search leads through a dangerous thicket of murder and suicide in the seedy criminal underworld straight to the head quarters of the notorious nightclub owner and gangland boss, Eddie Mars (Oliver Reed). Expert story teller Raymond Chandler spins a masterful web of deceit, creating an intricate, spellbinding mystery full of bare-knuckle action and heart-pounding suspense.
Average Rating: 
Rating:  -
I thought that the plot was much easier to follow in this version vs. the 1940's Bogart version. The updated language helped keep it looking very contemporary. The only down side was that the supporting cast was not as good as the original. Robert Mitchum's portrayal was his own. he did not try to imitate H. Bogart; a big plus.
Rating:  -
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Rating: -
When you first start watching the 1978 version, I, like probably many other viewers, do a double take because the scenes are definately not LA. THE BIG SLEEP is as the case says, "A spellbinding mystery full of bare-knuckle action and heart-pounding suspense."
I had already reviewed THE BIG SLEEP by Chandler on Amazon as well as the 1946 Bogart/Bacall movie classic.
I was curious about the Mitchum version.
Last night, I got my chance to sit by the fire and watch ... Read More
Rating:  -
There are probably as many reasons as there are people remaking films. Probably the two most compelling reasons are that the film-makers believe they can 1. make money or 2. do better.
While Michael Winner is an excellent director for the most part, he might have only achieved the first objective. Might because people like me are Chandler fans enough to rent the film and see what it's like. I can't imagine anyone wanting to buy this film. I really wouldn't recommend watching more than ... Read More
Rating: -
Unhampered by Production Code restraints, this 1978 version of Raymond Chandler's novel is more faithful to its source material than the 1946 classic with Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. Viewed today, the contemporary London setting works in director Michael Winner's favor. Of course, the film's raison d'être is Robert Mitchum's second go-round as Philip Marlowe - an iconic portrayal that perfectly captures the world-weary spirit of Chandler's famous detective. An excellent supporting cast includes ... Read More
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