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Plot Summary
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Run Time
101 min
Aspect Ratio
1.37 : 1
Genre
Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery
Language
English
Keyword
Partner, Murder, Statue, Detective, Statuette
Movie Rating
Sound Mix
Mono
Colour
Black and White
Film Type
Feature
Film Class
Film Noir, Detective Film
Themes
Private Eyes, Dangerous Attraction, Star Detectives, Cons and Scams
Tones
Atmospheric, Cynical, Gritty, Stylized, Literate
Mood
Nail-biters, Tough Guys
Has Detailed Data (New)
1, 2, 3
Wikipedia Text
The Maltese Falcon is a 1941 Warner Bros. film based on the novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett and a remake of the 1931 film of the same name. Written and directed by John Huston, the film stars Humphrey Bogart as private investigator Sam Spade; Mary Astor as his femme fatale client; Gladys George, who received third billing despite having a relatively minor role; Peter Lorre; and Sydney Greenstreet in his film debut. The film was Huston's directorial debut and was nominated for three Academy Awards.
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