
The Maltese Falcon
He's a Killer When He Hates!
Directed by John Huston
Produced by Warner Bros. Pictures
A sharp, atmospheric noir mystery where a cynical detective navigates a web of deception, betrayal, and moral compromise in pursuit of a legendary prize.
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
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Questions people ask
Does The Maltese Falcon end with hope? Not especially. Less hopeful than 70% of films.
Is The Maltese Falcon scary? Somewhat. More frightening than 61% of films.
Is The Maltese Falcon sad? Somewhat. More sad than 61% of films.
Is The Maltese Falcon easy watching? Not especially. Less comforting than 61% of films.
Is The Maltese Falcon violent? About average. Almost exactly mid-range.
These describe how the film comes across, measured across the whole film and compared with other well-known films. They are not a content list — nothing here was counted or checked scene by scene, so for age-suitability or specific content use a classification board or a dedicated content-warning service.
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