This film is one of the few, if not only film versions, that features the subplot of Louis XIV stealing Raoul's fiancée from him. The story plays out differently, however. Christine was originally Louise de la Valliere, a historical figure who was in fact Louis's mistress, and according to some document had previously been involved with a man called Bragelonne, on whom Raoul was based. In the book Louis does not send Raoul to Africa to be killed. He is instead sent to England on a diplomatic mission, and is recalled only when Louis's previous lover, Princess Henrietta Stuart (wife of his brother Philippe d'Orleans) calls him back. Raoul takes part in the conspiracy to replace Louis with Philippe (the twin), which ultimately fails. Sometime after this, he realizes that Louise loves Louis in return, and the heartbroken Raoul accepts a position with the King's cousin, Beaufort, in Africa, where he commits a kamikaze maneuver.
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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The opening credits feature the point of view from Marlowe's car as he arrives at the Sternwood Manor driving off the A1 Motorway and driving through the actual side roads leading up to the front entrance to the Manor. The closing credits feature the same point of view shot of driving away from the Manor eventually entering back on the A1 South.
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Geiger is said to be 50 years old, but was played by John Justin, who was nearly 60 at the time.
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According to Michael Winner, two Mercedes-Benzes were reserved. Unfortunately, after an accident by Robert Mitchum, they had to use the second.
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The name of Philip Marlowe's (Robert Mitchum's) detective agency was "Philip Marlowe - Commercial and Civil Investigations". In previous Marlowe movie, it had been usually known as "Philip Marlowe - Private Investigations".
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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