Hammett
The atmospheric and exciting tale of young Dashiell Hammett, who really lives the hard-boiled life he writes about. Wenders explores the central tension he sees between Hammett's two worlds: his experience and his art. Featuring Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle and Marilu Henner. From Francis Ford Coppola's Zoetrope Studios and adapted from the novel by Joe Gores.
Year: 1982
Genre: NZ Film Festivals, Thrillers & Suspense, Based on..., Contemporary Noir, Film Festivals 1983
Country: USA
Director: Wim Wenders
Starring: Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner
Duration: 97 Minutes
Rating: PG
6.5/10
Location in store: Thriller
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