Hammett(1982)
He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.
Synopsis
Chinatown, San Francisco, 1928. Former private detective Dashiell Hammett, a compulsive drinker with tuberculosis who writes pulp fiction for a living, receives an unexpected visit from an old friend asking for help.
Directed by Wim Wenders
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Cast
Frederic Forrest
Hammett
Peter Boyle
Jimmy Ryan
Marilu Henner
Kit Conger / Sue Alabama
Roy Kinnear
English Eddie Hagedorn
Lydia Lei
Crystal Ling
Elisha Cook Jr.
Eli the Taxi Driver
David Patrick Kelly
The Punk
R.G. Armstrong
Lt. O'Mara
Richard Bradford
Detective Bradford
Jack Nance
Gary Salt
Michael Chow
Fong Wei Tau
Sylvia Sidney
Donaldina Cameron
Elmer Kline
Doc Fallon
Royal Dano
Pops
Samuel Fuller
Old Man in Pool Hall
Lloyd Kino
Barber
Fox Harris
Frank the News Vendor
Rose Wong
Chinese Laundress
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Hammett is available to stream on Darkroom, Fawesome, YOW.tv, YouTube Free, Plex, Plex Channel, Tubi TV, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country and changes over time.
When did Hammett come out?+
Hammett was released in 1982.
How long is Hammett?+
Hammett runs for 98 minutes (1 hour and 38 minutes).
Who directed Hammett?+
Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who stars in Hammett?+
Hammett stars Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear and Lydia Lei.
Is Hammett worth watching?+
Hammett holds a 6.2/10 rating from 81 TMDB users, and is best suited to fans of drama and thriller.
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