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Release Date: October 18, 1941
Runtime: 100 minutes
Alternative titles: View all (24)
Genres:
Crime Thriller Mystery
Budget: $375,000
Revenue: $1,772,000
Original Language: English
Status: Released
Spoken Languages:
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99%
Tomatometer
97
97/100
Metacritic
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7.7/10
TMDB
1,851 votes
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7.9/10
IMDb
173,896 votes
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The Maltese Falcon

1941

"Trust no one, desire everything, find the truth."

Also known as: πŸ‡¬πŸ‡§ EN: The Gent from Frisco? πŸ‡ͺπŸ‡Έ ES: El falcΓ³ maltΓ¨s? πŸ‡«πŸ‡· FR: Le Faucon maltais? πŸ‡©πŸ‡ͺ DE: Der Malteser Falke? πŸ‡΅πŸ‡Ή PT: O FalcΓ£o MaltΓͺs? All international titles (24) →

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Parental Guide — Suitable for 13+

13+

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Violence 3/5
Sexual Content 2/5
Language 2/5
Drugs / Alcohol 2/5
Frightening Elements 2/5
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Budget: $375,000
Revenue: $1,772,000
Profit $1,397,000
ROI +372.5% (4.7x)

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The Maltese Falcon is directed by John Huston .

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  • John Huston made his directorial debut with The Maltese Falcon, and he also wrote the screenplay, which was based on Dashiell Hammett's novel of the same name.

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  • In a notable scene, the character Sam Spade holds a cigarette holder, which became a trademark of Humphrey Bogart's image in film and popular culture.

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  • During a scene where Mary Astor's character is meant to be intoxicated, she was actually sober while filming, which led to a more nuanced performance.

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  • The Maltese Falcon features a character named Joel Cairo, played by Peter Lorre, who is often compared to Lorre's other roles in noir films, showcasing his typecast as mysterious criminals.

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  • A small detail in the film includes the presence of a falcon sculpture in the background during the climax, symbolizing the elusive nature of the quest for wealth and power.

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  • In one scene, a reflection of a crew member can be seen in a mirror, which is a continuity error that went unnoticed during the film's release.

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