WhenThe Maltese Falconcame out in 1941, it was a revelation.
Directed by the legendaryJohn Huston, it’s lost none of its dreamlike qualities in the years since.
What Is ‘The Maltese Falcon’ About?
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After taking on the case, Spade’s partner is quickly murdered, which starts a series of crimes.
A remake of the 1931 film of the same name, it was originally a novel written byDashiell Hammett.
On-screen couples don’t get more iconic than these two.
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A dream in itself for Huston,The Maltese Falconwill forever hold an important place within film history.
The Maltese Falconis available to stream on Max in the U.S.
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San Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered.
