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The Maltese Falcon (1941) | Criteria

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The Maltese Falcon

English • 1941 • 1h 40m

This film is not currently available on the Criterion Channel

Director

Crime Mystery Thriller

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.

Included in
Queersighted: Queer Noir
Position 1

Credits

Crew

DirectorJohn Huston

WriterJohn Huston

CinematographerArthur Edeson

ComposerAdolph Deutsch

EditorThomas Richards

Cast

Humphrey Bogartas Samuel Spade

Mary Astoras Brigid O'Shaughnessy

Gladys Georgeas Iva Archer

Peter Lorreas Joel Cairo

as Lt. of Detectives Dundy

Lee Patrickas Effie Perine

Sydney Greenstreetas Kasper Gutman

Ward Bondas Det. Tom Polhaus

Jerome Cowanas Miles Archer

Elisha Cook Jr.as Wilmer Cook

James Burkeas Luke

Murray Alperas Frank Richman

John Hamiltonas District Attorney Bryan

Charles Drakeas Reporter (uncredited)

Chester Ganas Bit Part (uncredited)

Creighton Haleas Stenographer (uncredited)

Robert Homansas Policeman (uncredited)

William Hopperas Reporter (uncredited)

Walter Hustonas Captain Jacoby (uncredited)

Hank Mannas Reporter (uncredited)