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The Maltese Falcon is a 1941 American film noir in which a San Francisco private detective deals with three unscrupulous adventurers, all seeking a jewel-encrusted falcon statuette. [3]
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
The Maltese Falcon (1941), the third and best-known version, considered to be a film noir classic. This version dropped much of the suggestive content in the 1931 version. The film stars Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet, and Gladys George.
- Dashiell Hammett
- 1930
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A classic noir film starring Humphrey Bogart as a detective who hunts for a priceless statuette. Read critics' reviews, ratings, and watch the trailer on Rotten Tomatoes.
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- Humphrey Bogart
- John Huston
The Maltese Falcon. Dashiell Hammett. 3.88. 107,681 ratings6,645 reviews. Sam Spade is hired by the fragrant Miss Wonderley to track down her sister, who has eloped with a louse called Floyd Thursby.
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May 22, 2024 · The Maltese Falcon, American film noir, released in 1941, that was an adaptation by John Huston of Dashiell Hammett ’s famed 1930 hard-boiled -detective novel of the same name. The film, notable for its cast, crisp dialogue, and dramatic cinematography, was Huston’s directorial debut.
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.
