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The Maltese Falcon (1941)

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A story as EXPLOSIVE as his BLAZING automatics!

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

Cast & Crew

Director
John Huston
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    Samuel Spade Humphrey Bogart
  • Profile picture of Mary Astor
    Brigid O'Shaughnessy Mary Astor
  • Profile picture of Gladys George
    Iva Archer Gladys George
  • Profile picture of Peter Lorre
    Joel Cairo Peter Lorre
  • Profile picture of Barton MacLane
    Lt. of Detectives Dundy Barton MacLane
  • Profile picture of Lee Patrick
    Effie Perine Lee Patrick
  • Profile picture of Sydney Greenstreet
    Kasper Gutman Sydney Greenstreet
  • Profile picture of Ward Bond
    Det. Tom Polhaus Ward Bond

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