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The Maltese Falcon

PG19411h 40mJohn Huston
IMDb 7.9 · Rotten Tomatoes 99% · Metacritic 97

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"He's a Killer When He Hates!"

A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.

MysteryCrimeThriller
Based On Novel Or BookSan Francisco, CaliforniaLoss Of Loved OneDetectiveFilm NoirMurderStatuetteWhodunitBlack And WhitePrivate Detective

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Maltese Falcon (1941) about?

A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.

Who stars in The Maltese Falcon?

The Maltese Falcon stars Humphrey Bogart (Samuel Spade), Mary Astor (Brigid O'Shaughnessy), Gladys George (Iva Archer), Peter Lorre (Joel Cairo), Barton MacLane (Lt. of Detectives Dundy). The film was directed by John Huston.

How long is The Maltese Falcon?

The Maltese Falcon has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1941. It is rated PG.

Is The Maltese Falcon worth watching?

The Maltese Falcon holds an IMDb rating of 7.9/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 99. Fans of Mystery, Crime, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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