WRITERS: John Huston, Dashiell Hammett
STARRING: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet
RATED: NR
OPINION STARS: 4 out of 5
THIS FILM IS: Suspenseful, Clever, Dramatic
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DESCRIPTION: Humphrey Bogart stars as the Sam Spade, private investigator. When young Miss Wonderly (Astor) comes seeking protection from a man named Thursby, Spade's partner eagerly takes the case... and winds up with a bullet in his chest. In the ensuing hunt to track down his friend's killer, the wily detective is drawn into a tricky world of deception and double-crossing, involving a trio of crooks and a priceless statuette called the Maltese Falcon. Nominated for 3 Academy Awards including Best Picture 1941.
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VIOLENCE AND GORE: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
FRIGHTENING CONTENT: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
LANGUAGE: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
MATURE THEMES: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
INDECENT CONTENT: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10
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NOTE: Based on the novel by Dashiell Hammet. Smart, suspenseful, and even funny at times, The Maltese Falcon will keep you guessing till the last possible moment. Bogart turns in a definitive performance as tough guy detective Sam Spade, who tries to keep his cool as the deceit thickens around him. The supporting cast is brilliant (especially Peter Lorre) and the dialogue is snappy and fierce - particularly when sharp-tongued Spade is doing the talking. All in all, this one is a must for anyone who enjoys suspense/mystery.
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For Ages 11+
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