5.8
Viewer Rating
Combines user and critic ratings from four sources
The Big Sleep (1978)
The Big Sleep (1978)
Overview
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
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Bias Rating
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Leans Traditional
Political: Center
Diversity: Low
Viewer Rating
5.8
Overview
Private eye Philip Marlowe investigates a case of blackmail involving the two wild daughters of a rich general, a pornographer and a gangster.
Starring Cast
Where to watch
Detailed Bias Analysis
Analyzing...
Leans Traditional
Primary
The film is a classic neo-noir detective story focused on moral ambiguity, corruption, and an individual's attempt to navigate a complex criminal underworld. Its themes are explored through a largely apolitical lens, prioritizing genre conventions and character over explicit ideological messaging.
The 1978 adaptation of 'The Big Sleep' features traditional casting without explicit race or gender swaps of established roles. The narrative focuses on a classic detective story, maintaining a neutral or positive framing of traditional identities rather than incorporating explicit DEI critiques.
Secondary
The 1978 adaptation of 'The Big Sleep' does not feature any identifiable LGBTQ+ characters or themes. The narrative centers on a private detective's investigation into a blackmail case, primarily exploring heterosexual relationships and criminal underworld activities.
The film "The Big Sleep, 1978" does not feature any identifiable transsexual characters or themes. The narrative, a classic noir detective story, focuses on crime, blackmail, and murder within a wealthy family, without incorporating any elements related to transgender identity or experiences.
The movie does not contain any action or adventure elements.
The 1978 adaptation of 'The Big Sleep' maintains the established genders of its core characters from Raymond Chandler's novel and the 1946 film, with no significant character gender changes.
The 1978 film adaptation of "The Big Sleep" maintains the established racial portrayals of its characters from Raymond Chandler's novel and the 1946 film. No characters were depicted as a different race than their source material.
Viewer Rating Breakdown
User Ratings
5.8
5.9
Critic Ratings
5.7
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