Hammett
1982, English. Directed by Wim Wenders.
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
Start now and it ends at ….
Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.2/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Wim WendersDirector
- Frederic ForrestHammett
- Peter BoyleJimmy Ryan
- Marilu HennerKit Conger / Sue Alabama
- Roy KinnearEnglish Eddie Hagedorn
- Lydia LeiCrystal Ling
- Elisha Cook Jr.Eli the Taxi Driver
- David Patrick KellyThe Punk
- R.G. ArmstrongLt. O'Mara
- Richard BradfordDetective Bradford
- Jack NanceGary Salt
- Michael ChowFong Wei Tau
- Sylvia SidneyDonaldina Cameron
Details
- Released
- 9 June 1982
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Dennis O'Flaherty, Ross Thomas
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Hammett: quick answers
Is Hammett worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.2/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is Hammett?
Hammett runs 98 minutes (1h 38m).
Does Hammett have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for Hammett. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
Is Hammett suitable for kids?
Hammett is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Where can I watch Hammett?
Hammett is streaming on Darkroom.
What movies are like Hammett?
If you liked Hammett, try The Killing of a Chinese Bookie, Agatha, House of Games.
Who directed Hammett?
Hammett (1982) was directed by Wim Wenders and stars Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner.