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The Maltese Falcon - 1941
7.707
A story as EXPLOSIVE as his BLAZING automatics!
Overview:
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Status: Released
Release: 1941-10-18
Runtime: 100 minutes
Ratings: 7.707
Vote Counts: 1805
Budget: 375000 $
Revenue: 1772000 $
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