The Maltese Falcon

1941年 • 100 分钟

关于此电影

Cinematic masterpiece stars screen-legend Humphrey Bogart ("Casablanca," "The African Queen") as private detective Sam Spade, a no-nonsense loner whose partner is killed while pursuing a case. As Spade seeks out the killer, he becomes entangled in a sinister plot to locate a priceless 16th century statuette, known as the Maltese Falcon. Based on best-selling crime author Dashiel Hammet's novel, it was nominated for three Academy Awards, including Best Picture and Screenplay. Recently selected as one of the top 25 American films of all time by the prestigious American Film Institute. Bogart is joined by Oscar-winner Mary Astor ("Little Women," "The Great Lie"), Peter Lorre ("Casablanca"), Sydney Greenstreet ("Casablanca"), and Elisha Cook, Jr. ("The Big Sleep"). Greenstreet received an Oscar-nomination for his portrayal of "the Fat Man." Written and directed by Academy Award-winner John Huston ("The African Queen," "The Treasure of the Sierra Madre"). MPAA Rating: PG © 1941 A Warner Bros. Entertainment Inc. All Rights Reserved

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Watched it in Film studies, it was boring and under developed in regards to the script. Each line spoken by the female lead was over exaggerated and somewhat out of character in regards to the way they were delivered. The male lead seemed out of place, flip flopping from one expression to the next never revealing basic human emotion to the audience. The physical action and acting is unrealistic. It's conclusion is vague as well as dissatisfying. Only worth studying for what not-to-do in cinematic script

"The Maltese Falcon" is the quintessential example of cine noir. A dark story, appropriately filmed in black and white, that enhances the somber tone of the story. A motley crew of shady characters in feverish search of a mysterious bird figurine who will stop at nothing to get their hands on it. A sleuth who will get in the mix because of a dame in distress. Murder. Lies. Betrayal. All the roads lead to "The Maltese Falcon". Classic. One of Bogart's best. One of my all-time favorites.

Hammett's story becomes classic with Bogart & Astor. Bogie is the definitive gums hoe asking all the right questions. You also have scene stealing Peter Lorre, who also starred in Casablanca with Bogie., more scene stealing. These were the actors that created iconic characters, that built Hollywood. They were legends in the making. First time I saw this was on the big screen, at a revival theater in NYC. Just made you love Bogie and Lorre even more.