ROJ-050: “The People vs. The Big Sleep (1978)” with Matthew J. Elliott

This week, Matthew J. Elliott (“Rifftrax Presents”) prosecutes the 1978 film adaptation of Raymond Chandler’s classic detective novel, “The Big Sleep.” *** Prosecutor: Dylan J. Schlender. Defense: Matthew J. Elliott. Presiding: The Honorable Ben Haslar. Jurors: Robb Maynard, Ben Haslar, Ryan Luis Rodriguez. *** Advisory: Silvana Carranza. Prologue: Kirk R. Thatcher. Original Theme: WT Golden.

Chapters

• 1:29 Opening Statements
• 5:07 Exhibits
• 28:54 Closing Arguments
• 31:28 Jury Deliberation
• 40:57 Verdict
• 43:21 Post-Trial Analysis