Hammett(1982)
“He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.”
Overview
Chinatown, San Francisco, 1928. Former private detective Dashiell Hammett, a compulsive drinker with tuberculosis who writes pulp fiction for a living, receives an unexpected visit from an old friend asking for help.
Director
Wim Wenders
Studio
American Zoetrope
Cast
Frederic Forrest
as Hammett
Peter Boyle
as Jimmy Ryan
Marilu Henner
as Kit Conger / Sue Alabama
Roy Kinnear
as English Eddie Hagedorn
Lydia Lei
as Crystal Ling
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Eli the Taxi Driver
David Patrick Kelly
as The Punk
R.G. Armstrong
as Lt. O'Mara
Richard Bradford
as Detective Bradford
Jack Nance
as Gary Salt
Michael Chow
as Fong Wei Tau
Sylvia Sidney
as Donaldina Cameron
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1982
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
Cantonese
Rating
6.3 / 10
Production Companies
American Zoetrope
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Where can I watch Hammett?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for Hammett (1982).
What is Hammett about?▼
Chinatown, San Francisco, 1928. Former private detective Dashiell Hammett, a compulsive drinker with tuberculosis who writes pulp fiction for a living, receives an unexpected visit from an old friend asking for help.
Who directed Hammett?▼
Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders and released in 1982. It is a drama, thriller film.
How long is Hammett?▼
Hammett has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
Who stars in Hammett?▼
The cast of Hammett includes Frederic Forrest as Hammett, Peter Boyle as Jimmy Ryan, Marilu Henner as Kit Conger / Sue Alabama, Roy Kinnear as English Eddie Hagedorn, Lydia Lei as Crystal Ling and more.
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