The Big Sleep (BD) "The Dakotas" Spanky (George McFarland)

Spanky (George McFarland)

Pacific Liner quickly sailed to topliner status thanks to its A-list cast (including Alan Hale and Barry Fitzgerald)

Hong Kong superstar Jackie Chan is still the genuine article" (Whang Yee-Ling

And a lot of heart to see themselves through

The Big Sleep (BD) "The Dakotas" Spanky (George McFarland)L. A. private eye Phillip Marlowe takes on a blackmail case and a trail peopled with murderers, pornographers, nightclub rogues, the spoiled rich and more. Humphrey Boart plays Raymond Chandlers' legendary gumshoe and director Howard Hawkes serves up snappy character encounters (particularly involving Lauren Bacall), brisk pace and atmosphere galore in the certified classic.