Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre, Sydney Greenstreet
Sam Spade, a private detective, gets involved in a murderous hunt for a valuable statuette.
DVD Release Date: February 15, 2000
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April 30, 2009A lot of films that are considered "classic" are viewed because you feel you ought to rather than because you want to, and the result can be disappointment. The Maltese Falcon is an all-time classic that not only deserves to be seen, but demands it. Bogart's cynical anti-hero was...( read more)
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January 6, 2009Mary Astor, not really a Bettie- she shouldn't have depended so much on her looks! ohhhh burn
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December 25, 2008I know it's a classic, but it's just not my thing. All detective, no depth.
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November 9, 2008definitely one of the best films of all time. classic noir with great performances and a perfect plot. the twists and turns were intriguing and the payoff at the end following all of the mystery was incredible. there were no holes in this one and the characters were consistent...( read more)
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October 22, 2008Top notch Noir with Bogey leading the way. Noteworthy also for John Huston's directorial debut. Thumbs up!
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January 21, 2010I know this is a classic, and I like it lots--the dialogue is fast and tough (and plenty)--Bogie is in top form, as are Peter Lorre, Sidney Greenstreet, and Elisha Cook Jr. John Huston's direction is superb. But I just am not a fan of Mary Astor! She doesn't have the femme fatale...( read more)
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December 13, 2009Um filme noir, Humphrey Bogart atuando, John Huston dirigindo, Sydney Greenstreet, fazendo o tipo de vilão que inspirou décadas depois um jovem nerd chamado George Lucas a criar o personagem Jabba the Hut, e um ator judeu húngaro, cuja carreira começou a brilhar na Alemanha de We...( read more)
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December 1, 2009Bogey is on point in this one! Samuel Spade is the man!! A freakin classic for sure! P.S. Peter Lorre is real creepy too!
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