The Maltese Falcon poster
Director John Huston
Screenplay John Huston

The Maltese Falcon

Tagline: A story as EXPLOSIVE as his BLAZING automatics!

Release Date: 1941-10-18

Duration: 100 minutes

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.

Casting

  • Humphrey Bogart
    Samuel Spade
  • Ward Bond
    Det. Tom Polhaus
  • Peter Lorre
    Joel Cairo
  • Elisha Cook Jr.
    Wilmer Cook
  • William Hopper
    Reporter (uncredited)
  • Gladys George
    Iva Archer
  • Emory Parnell
    Ship's Mate (uncredited)
  • Mary Astor
    Brigid O'Shaughnessy
  • Charles Drake
    Reporter (uncredited)
  • Lee Patrick
    Effie Perine