Philip Marlowe — The Big Sleep Character Profile

About Philip Marlowe

Hardboiled private detective navigating complex noir mysteries in 1970s England.

Philip Marlowe — Character Profile

Alignment

Hero

Species

Human

Abilities

Investigation, Combat, Deduction, Persuasion

• Strength: 6/10
• Intelligence: 9/10
• Charisma: 7/10
• Morality: 8/10
• Influence: 8/10

Quick Facts about Philip Marlowe

Occupation

private investigator, chess player

Nationality

American

Philip Marlowe appears in 3 titles

• The Big Sleep (1946) — character page
• Farewell, My Lovely (1975) — character page
• The Big Sleep (1978)

Character Facts

Played by

Robert Mitchum

Appears in

The Big Sleep (1978)

Role

Protagonist

Relationships (3)

• Philip Marlowe — Alliance Rescuer — Mona Grant (Diana Quick)

  Detective liberates a captive who becomes a key ally.

• Philip Marlowe — Professional Informant — Harry Jones (Colin Blakely)

  Detective hiring a street-level associate for leads.

• Philip Marlowe — Professional Investigator — Joe Brody (Edward Fox)

  Detective investigating the suspect's possession of compromising photographs.

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