The Maltese Falcon
Even if you've seen this film so often that you know all the dialogue, it never ceases to amaze. Great actors Bogart, Mary Astor, Sydney Greenstreet and Peter Lorre, based on a Dashiell Hammett thriller. John Huston's directing debut.
Year: 1941
Genre: Alice's 500 Greatest Films, Cult Films / After Dark, Classic Film Noir, Paul's Favourites, Based on..., Best of the 1940s, Movies (1001 You Must See Before You Die)
Country: USA
Director: John Huston
Starring: Peter Lorre, Mary Astor, Humphrey Bogart
Duration: 99 Minutes
Rating: PG
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