The Maltese Falcon

Crime, Film-Noir, Mystery | 1941 | NR. 1hr 41min
CAST: Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre DIRECTOR: John Huston CLASSIC FILM SERIES

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

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Reviews

The Maltese Falcon is the first crime melodrama with finish, speed and bang to come along in what seems ages.

Otis Ferguson, The New Republic

This is one of the best examples of actionful and suspenseful melodramatic story telling in cinematic form.

Variety