The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon
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The Maltese Falcon (1941)

Passed (US) | USA | English | 100 min
Directed by: John Huston
8.2

In San Francisco, private detective Sam Spade and his partner Miles Archer meet a new client, Ruth Wonderly, who claims she is searching for her missing sister. Archer takes on the case but is killed that night. Spade learns that Wonderly's real name is Brigid O'Shaughnessy and her story was fabricated. She convinces Spade to investigate further, leading him into a complex web involving a priceless statuette, the Maltese Falcon.

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Keywords

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Film noir0
The Golden Age of Hollywood0
Police movie0
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Mystery drama0
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Murder mystery0
Treasure Hunt0
Auteur Film0
1940s0

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Best Writing, Screenplay

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Release Date

USA
(New York City, New York, premiere)
1941-10-03
USA
No data
1941-10-18
Canada
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1941-10-31
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Also Known As (A.K.A.)

The Maltese Falcon
(Original title)
El halcón maltés
Argentina
The Maltese Falcon
Australia
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Parent Guide

Sex & Nudity
None
Violence & Gore
Mild
Profanity
None
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Mild
Frightening & Intense Scenes
Mild