Hammett
He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.
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.
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Movie Details
- Original Title: Hammett
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
- Release Date: 1982-06-09
- Runtime: 98 minutes
- Rating: 6.2/10 (65 votes)
- Budget: $0
- Revenue: $0
- Production Companies: American Zoetrope
- Status: Released
- Popularity: 3.2444
- Languages: Cantonese, English
Cast & Crew
Frederic Forrest
as Hammett
Peter Boyle
as Jimmy Ryan
Marilu Henner
as Kit Conger / Sue Alabama
Roy Kinnear
as English Eddie Hagedorn
Lydia Lei
as Crystal Ling
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Eli the Taxi Driver
David Patrick Kelly
as The Punk
R.G. Armstrong
as Lt. O'Mara
Richard Bradford
as Detective Bradford
Jack Nance
as Gary Salt
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What is Hammett?▼
Hammett is a Drama, Thriller movie directed by . It was released on 1982-06-09.
Who are the main actors in Hammett?▼
The main cast includes Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear, Lydia Lei, .
Where can I watch Hammett online?▼
You can check official streaming platforms like Netflix, Amazon Prime, or Disney+ to see if Hammett is available.
Is Hammett based on a true story?▼
He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.
What is the IMDb rating of Hammett?▼
Hammett has an IMDb rating of 6.2/10 based on 65 votes.
What is the budget and revenue of Hammett?▼
The movie had a production budget of $0 and earned $0 at the box office.
Who composed the soundtrack for Hammett?▼
The soundtrack was composed by American Zoetrope. You can listen to it on music streaming platforms.
Where was Hammett filmed?▼
Hammett was filmed in multiple locations worldwide. You can find official filming locations on IMDb.
How long is Hammett?▼
The total runtime of Hammett is 98 minutes.
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The movie is rated Released. Please check parental guidelines before watching.
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