Noirvember: The Big Sleep
Curated by local film critic and podcaster Matthew Turner, this mini season of film noir classics runs exclusively at Chiswick Cinema throughout November 2024.
Each film will be introduced by Matthew Turner, a lifelong film noir enthusiast, who will also be around in the bar after each screening. In addition, audiences are invited to post about the films online, using the hashtag #Noirvember, a great source of other film noir recommendations.
About The Big Sleep:
Based on the acclaimed novel by Raymond Chandler, Howard Hawks’ thriller stars Humphrey Bogart as private detective Philip Marlowe, who’s hired by a wealthy family to investigate a blackmail plot and soon finds himself knee deep in murder. Originally produced in 1944, the film famously underwent reshoots to capitalise on the public’s fascination with the real-life relationship between Bogart and co-star Lauren Bacall.
Each film will be introduced by Matthew Turner, a lifelong film noir enthusiast, who will also be around in the bar after each screening. In addition, audiences are invited to post about the films online, using the hashtag #Noirvember, a great source of other film noir recommendations.
About The Big Sleep:
Based on the acclaimed novel by Raymond Chandler, Howard Hawks’ thriller stars Humphrey Bogart as private detective Philip Marlowe, who’s hired by a wealthy family to investigate a blackmail plot and soon finds himself knee deep in murder. Originally produced in 1944, the film famously underwent reshoots to capitalise on the public’s fascination with the real-life relationship between Bogart and co-star Lauren Bacall.
Cast
Humphrey Bogart • Lauren Bacall • John Ridgely • Elisha Cook Jr. • Dorothy Malone • Martha Vickers • Regis Toomey
Director
Howard Hawks
Running Time
114 minutes