The Maltese Falcon
Originally released in 1931. The Maltese Falcon is a mystery/crime film. directed by Roy Del Ruth. At just 80 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, and Dudley Digges
Synopsis
A lovely dame with dangerous lies employs the services of a private detective, who is quickly caught up in the mystery and intrigue of a statuette known as the Maltese Falcon.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 23, 1931
94 years ago
Runtime
1h 20m
80 minutes total
User Rating
6.3/10
Good (52 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Ricardo Cortez
as Sam Spade
Bebe Daniels
as Ruth Wonderly
Dudley Digges
as Casper Gutman
Una Merkel
as Effie Perrine
Robert Elliott
as Police Lt. Dundy
Thelma Todd
as Iva Archer
Otto Matieson
as Dr. Joel Cairo
Walter Long
as Miles Archer
Dwight Frye
as Wilmer Cook
J. Farrell MacDonald
as Det. Sgt. Tom Polhaus
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Maltese Falcon about?
A lovely dame with dangerous lies employs the services of a private detective, who is quickly caught up in the mystery and intrigue of a statuette known as the Maltese Falcon.
Who directed The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon was directed by Roy Del Ruth.
How long is The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon has a runtime of 1 hours and 20 minutes (80 minutes total).
When was The Maltese Falcon released?
The Maltese Falcon was released on May 23, 1931 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Maltese Falcon?
The main cast of The Maltese Falcon includes Ricardo Cortez, Bebe Daniels, Dudley Digges, Una Merkel, Robert Elliott.