Hammett

He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.

⭐ 6.2 /10 73 votes

June 9, 1982 1h 38m Released

Drama Thriller

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Wim Wenders
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Dennis O'Flaherty, Ross Thomas
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    American Zoetrope
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

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Cast & Crew

Frederic Forrest

Hammett

Peter Boyle

Jimmy Ryan

Marilu Henner

Kit Conger / Sue Alabama

Roy Kinnear

English Eddie Hagedorn

Lydia Lei

Crystal Ling

Elisha Cook Jr.

Eli the Taxi Driver

David Patrick Kelly

The Punk

R.G. Armstrong

Lt. O'Mara

Richard Bradford

Detective Bradford

Jack Nance

Gary Salt

Michael Chow

Fong Wei Tau

Sylvia Sidney

Donaldina Cameron

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Hammett released?

Hammett was released on June 9, 1982.

How long is Hammett?

The runtime of Hammett is 1h 38m.

What genre is Hammett?

Hammett is a Drama, Thriller movie.

What is the rating of Hammett?

Hammett has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch Hammett?

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Who directed Hammett?

Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders.

Who stars in Hammett?

The main cast of Hammett includes Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner.

What language is Hammett in?

Hammett is originally in English.