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A classic film based on Dashiell Hammett's novel, starring Humphrey Bogart as a private detective who hunts a priceless falcon statuette. Learn about the plot, cast, production, reception, and legacy of this influential movie.
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Sep 12, 2021 · The Maltese Falcon is a 1941 American film noir written and directed by John Huston in his directorial debut, based on the 1930 novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett and indebted to the 1931 movie of the same name.
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With Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre. San Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered.
- John Huston
- 2 min
May 13, 2001 · Roger Ebert praises Humphrey Bogart's performance as Sam Spade, John Huston's direction, and the film's influence on film noir. He analyzes the plot, the characters, and the iconic scenes of this 1941 classic.
In this noir classic, detective Sam Spade (Humphrey Bogart) gets more than he bargained for when he takes a case brought to him by a beautiful but secretive woman (Mary Astor).
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- Humphrey Bogart
- John Huston
- Crime, Drama
A classic film-noir about a private eye who gets involved in a deadly quest for a priceless statuette. Read the plot summary, cast and crew, user reviews, trivia and more on IMDb.
The Maltese Falcon. Cinematic masterpiece stars screen-legend Humphrey Bogart as private detective Sam Spade, a no-nonsense loner whose partner is killed while pursuing a case. 6,027 IMDb 7.9 1 h 36 min 1941. X-Ray HDR UHD 13+. Suspense · Romance · Atmospheric · Compelling. Available to rent or buy. Rent. UHD $3.99. Buy movie. UHD $12.99 $4.99.