The Big Sleep

When a case of blackmail involving the daughter of a California millionaire leads to murder, the inimitable Philip Marlo... (more)

When a case of blackmail involving the daughter of a California millionaire leads to murder, the inimitable Philip Marlowe is stirred into action as he becomes embroiled in a troublesome case of extortion complicated by kidnapping, pornography, seduction, and murder. (less)

Raymond Chandler's first novel, published in 1939, introduces the now-immortal Philip Marlowe, archetypal hard boiled de... (more)

Raymond Chandler's first novel, published in 1939, introduces the now-immortal Philip Marlowe, archetypal hard boiled detective and weary knight of the seamy side of the City of Angels in the 1930s. Already with cynicism, Marlowe takes on an assignment from the Sternwood family: the child-woman Carmen, the sultry Frances, and the ancient General too far past his prime to cope with his daughter's brand of trouble. Stepping in to deal with a case of blackmail, Marlowe follows a trail that leads him into a landscape littered with murder and deception. (less)

Robert Mitchum stars as Philip Marlowe in this re-imagining of the Raymond Chandler classic. When Marlowe takes on what ... (more)

Robert Mitchum stars as Philip Marlowe in this re-imagining of the Raymond Chandler classic. When Marlowe takes on what appears to be a routine case of blackmail, the world-weary private eye uncovers a more sinister plot, one that spirals into murder. (less)

Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired to protect General Sternwood's young daughter from her indiscretions, and finds, sev... (more)

Private eye Philip Marlowe is hired to protect General Sternwood's young daughter from her indiscretions, and finds, several murders later, that he has fallen in love with her elder sister. (less)