Review of The Big Sleep (1946) by Dylan M — 09 May 2008

I'll say... but seriously lots of witty repartee, dated and unrealistic in many places.

This review of The Big Sleep (1946) was written by Dylan M on 09 May 2008.

The Big Sleep has generally received very positive reviews.

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