The Falcon Takes Over

Name: The Falcon Takes Over
Genre: Crime, Mystery
Released: 1942-05-29
Duration: 1 h 5 min
Cast: George Sanders, Lynn Bari, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins, Helen Gilbert

1942, English. Directed by Irving Reis.

MYSTERY that you'll laugh at...when -- The Falcon TAKES OVER

One night in New York, beefy escaped convict Moose Malloy hunts for his ex-girlfriend Velma, leaving a trail of mayhem behind him. Velma seems to be well-hidden, and adventurer The Falcon, intrigued, investigates on his own, approaching the heart of the mystery via a varied sequence of shady characters and attractive women.

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Runtime: 1h 5m
Post-credits: None listed
Language: English
Rated: NR

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Released: 29 May 1942
Country: United States of America
Written by: Lynn Root, Frank Fenton

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What The Falcon Takes Over is based on

The Falcon Takes Over is based on Farewell, My Lovely (1940) by Raymond Chandler, published by Alfred A. Knopf.

1940
Farewell, My Lovely
By Raymond Chandler
Published by Alfred A. Knopf
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The Gay Falcon

1941 · 6.3/10

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A Date with the Falcon

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The Falcon Takes Over: quick answers

What should I watch before The Falcon Takes Over?

Watch The Gay Falcon (1941) and A Date with the Falcon (1942) first.

What comes after The Falcon Takes Over?

Next in the series: The Falcon's Brother (1942), The Falcon Strikes Back (1943), and The Falcon in Danger (1943).

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How long is The Falcon Takes Over?

The Falcon Takes Over runs 65 minutes (1h 5m).

Does The Falcon Takes Over have a post-credits scene?

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The Falcon Takes Over parents guide: is it suitable for kids?

The Falcon Takes Over is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.

Which OTT platform is The Falcon Takes Over on?

The Falcon Takes Over isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 10 November 2026.)

What movies are like The Falcon Takes Over?

If you liked The Falcon Takes Over, try Lady in the Lake, The Mirror Crack'd, The Maltese Falcon.

Who directed The Falcon Takes Over?

The Falcon Takes Over (1942) was directed by Irving Reis and stars George Sanders, Lynn Bari, James Gleason.

What is The Falcon Takes Over based on?

The Falcon Takes Over is based on Farewell, My Lovely (1940) by Raymond Chandler, published by Alfred A. Knopf.