Rank: 26/100 in Top 100 Films Films

The Maltese Falcon is a film written and directed by directorial debut John Huston, based on the novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett and featuring Humphrey Bogart. The story follows a private detective’s dealings with a jewel-encrusted statuette of a falcon mystery. It is considered the first major work of the film noir genre.

Movie Synopsis:

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

Movie details:

  • Original Title: The Maltese Falcon
  • Original Language: en
  • Studio: Warner Bros.
  • Director: John Huston
  • Actors: Mary Astor
  • Genre: Drama > Crime
  • Running Time: 100
  • Release Date: 1941-11-18
  • Vote Average: 7.8
  • Popularity: 8.966634
  • Genre: Drama > Crime
  • Type: Amazon Video
  • ASIN: B014LKCJHQ
  • Product Group: Movie
  • Running Time: 100

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