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The Case of Dashiell Hammett

19821hStephen Talbot
IMDb 8.3

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A one-hour public television (PBS) biography of Dashiell Hammett, creator of the "hardboiled" modern detective novel and author of "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Thin Man." It follows Hammett's life from Pinkerton detective in San ...

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What is The Case of Dashiell Hammett (1982) about?

A one-hour public television (PBS) biography of Dashiell Hammett, creator of the "hardboiled" modern detective novel and author of "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Thin Man." It follows Hammett's life from Pinkerton detective in San ...

Who stars in The Case of Dashiell Hammett?

The Case of Dashiell Hammett stars Paul Frees, Joe Gores, Lillian Hellman. The film was directed by Stephen Talbot.

How long is The Case of Dashiell Hammett?

The Case of Dashiell Hammett has a runtime of 1 h and premiered in 1982. It is rated N/A.

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The Case of Dashiell Hammett holds an IMDb rating of 8.3/10. Fans of Documentary are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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