Hammett
He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.
19821h 38m6.2(80 votes)
DramaThriller
Synopsis
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.
Hammett (1982) is a drama and thriller film directed by Wim Wenders. It stars Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, and Marilu Henner. The film runs for 1 hour 38 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.2 out of 10 from 80 votes.
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Director
Cast
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
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Who stars in Hammett?
Hammett stars Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, and Roy Kinnear, and was directed by Wim Wenders.
How long is Hammett?
Hammett has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes.
When did Hammett come out?
Hammett was released in 1982.
What genre is Hammett?
Hammett is a drama and thriller film.
Is Hammett worth watching?
Hammett holds an average audience score of 6.2 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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