The Maltese Falcon(1941)
“He's a Killer When He Hates!”
Overview
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Director
John Huston
Studio
Warner Bros. Pictures
Budget
$375K
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Samuel Spade
Mary Astor
as Brigid O'Shaughnessy
Gladys George
as Iva Archer
Peter Lorre
as Joel Cairo
Barton MacLane
as Lt. of Detectives Dundy
Lee Patrick
as Effie Perine
Sydney Greenstreet
as Kasper Gutman
Ward Bond
as Det. Tom Polhaus
Jerome Cowan
as Miles Archer
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Wilmer Cook
James Burke
as Luke
Murray Alper
as Frank Richman
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1941
Runtime
1h 40m
Language
English
Rating
7.7 / 10
Budget
$375K
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
Warner Bros. Pictures
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Maltese Falcon?▼
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What is The Maltese Falcon 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 directed The Maltese Falcon?▼
The Maltese Falcon was directed by John Huston and released in 1941. It is a mystery, crime, thriller film.
How long is The Maltese Falcon?▼
The Maltese Falcon has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
Who stars in The Maltese Falcon?▼
The cast of The Maltese Falcon includes Humphrey Bogart as Samuel Spade, Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy, Gladys George as Iva Archer, Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo, Barton MacLane as Lt. of Detectives Dundy and more.
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