The Maltese Falcon
"A story as EXPLOSIVE as his BLAZING automatics!"
Originally released in 1941. The Maltese Falcon is a mystery/crime film. directed by John Huston.
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, and Gladys George
Synopsis
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 18, 1941
84 years ago
Runtime
1h 40m
100 minutes total
User Rating
7.7/10
Great (1,823 votes)
Budget
$375K
Production budget
Box Office
$1.8M
4.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Humphrey Bogart
as Samuel Spade
Mary Astor
as Brigid O'Shaughnessy
Gladys George
as Iva Archer
Peter Lorre
as Joel Cairo
Barton MacLane
as Lt. of Detectives Dundy
Lee Patrick
as Effie Perine
Sydney Greenstreet
as Kasper Gutman
Ward Bond
as Det. Tom Polhaus
Jerome Cowan
as Miles Archer
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Wilmer Cook
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $375,000
- Revenue
- $1,772,000
Production Companies
- Warner Bros. Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Maltese Falcon about?
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Who directed The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon was directed by John Huston.
How long is The Maltese Falcon?
The Maltese Falcon has a runtime of 1 hours and 40 minutes (100 minutes total).
When was The Maltese Falcon released?
The Maltese Falcon was released on October 18, 1941 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Maltese Falcon?
The main cast of The Maltese Falcon includes Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre, Barton MacLane.
Is The Maltese Falcon worth watching?
The Maltese Falcon has a user rating of 7.7/10 based on 1,823 reviews, indicating very good reception from audiences.