The family takes refuge on Saint Helena island, South Carolina, which is in proximity of the resort community of Hilton Head island. It was, as described by Benjamin, an island occupied by slaves (some freed, but not the majority) and other groups that came to be known collectively as the Gullah. Having strong African roots, it developed its own language, which is a form of Creole. It was originally given the name Saint Elena by the Spanish in the 16th century and was the capital of the Spanish territory of Florida. It later was taken by the French and then the British.Resembling the low, rice-growing lands of west Africa, it saw the arrival of many slaves that were brought there after being captured in what is now Sierra Leone. It is surrounded by marshland particularly around the southern end and, with several virtually interlocking islands being to the east, it only has exposure to the Atlantic at the north and south ends. The location depicted in the film, while being geographically inaccurate, is near the southern end of the island on the eastern shore.Benjamin describes it as being, "right under the British noses." It did not provide much of a strategic benefit and would not have a British presence. Even so, the family would not have been difficult to find, which makes the use of it more of a narrative convenience than a practicality.
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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To avoid any copyright violations, Michael Winner organized a photo session for the cover of the pornographic book that Marlowe found in the bushes. Among the models taking part was Lindy Benson, who became Robert Mitchum's companion for the duration of filming.
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Richard Boone (Lash Canino) only had 15 lines.
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Part of a predominantly 1970s revival cycle of movies adapted from novels by Raymond Chandler, including Marlowe (1969), The Long Goodbye (1973) and Farewell, My Lovely (1975).
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Robert Mitchum was 60 years old when this movie came out, much older than the 33-year-old Marlowe of the novel.
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James Stewart had difficulty saying his lines on time due to hearing and memory problems. Some of the cast were shocked by his aged appearance. Robert Mitchum recalled, "The picture was all about corpses, but Jimmy looked deader than any of them." Stewart actually outlived Mitchum by one day.
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Dame Joan Collins wore a wig and a merkin.
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The car that Philip Marlowe (Robert Mitchum) drives is a 1954-59 Mercedes-Benz 220 S ponton cabriolet convertible.
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Richard Boone broke his foot before filming began. His injury was incorporated into the story.
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Second of two Raymond Chandler Philip Marlowe movies made and produced by Lew Grade's ITC Productions. The first was Farewell, My Lovely (1975).
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Richard Todd (Cmdr. Barker) only had 12 lines.
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Sarah Miles insisted that the bedroom be white, as it was in the first movie.
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Appearing in a minor role was James Stewart, who had been impersonated by a character in the adaptation of the Raymond Chandler novel, Robert Altman's The Long Goodbye (1973).
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Some movie posters featured a text preamble that read: "Meet Philip Marlowe. The toughest private eye who ever wore a trench coat, slapped a dame, and split his knuckles on a jawbone."
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Second of two movies where Robert Mitchum portrayed Raymond Chandler's Philip Marlowe. The first was Farewell, My Lovely (1975).
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The original novel by Raymond Chandler was set in 1940s Los Angeles, CA; this film changed the locale to 1970s London, England.
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According to Michael Winner, Robert Mitchum and Richard Boone were very drunk when they filmed the final shootout. Winner quipped that it should have been called "Gunfight at Alcoholics Anonymous".
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The only time that James Stewart and Robert Mitchum worked together.
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The meaning and relevance of the title is a euphemism for death. It refers to a rumination in the book about "sleeping the big sleep". As such, in simple terms, the title is a metaphor for death.
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James Stewart originally turned down the role of Gen. Sternwood, as he felt that since the movie was being relocated to England, a British actor should play the part.
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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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The Big Sleep - Trivia, Questions and Fun Facts
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