The Big Sleep (1946)

"The Big Sleep" is a 1946 film noir directed by Howard Hawks and starring Humphrey Bogart and Lauren Bacall. The movie follows private detective Philip Marlowe as he is hired by a wealthy family to investigate a complex case involving blackmail, deception, and murder. As Marlowe delves deeper into the case, he becomes entangled in a web of intrigue and corruption. The film is known for its sharp dialogue, twisty plot, and the chemistry between Bogart and Bacall.