The Maltese Falcon

~He's a Killer When He Hates!

Overview

A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.

Genres

General Information

Release Date: 1941-10-18
Budget: $375000
Revenue: $1772000
Runtime: 100 min

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