The Maltese Falcon
Summary: 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.
Runtime: 1 h 40 min
MPAA: Passed
Production: Warner Bros.
Country: United States
Language: English
Movie budget: $ 375,000
Domestic: $ 18,180
International: $ 16,511
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