Principal cast
Humphrey Bogart as Samuel Spade, Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy, Gladys George as Iva Archer, Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo, and Barton MacLane as Lt. of Detectives Dundy
Film 23 of 244 on the Screen Path
The Maltese Falcon
He's a Killer When He Hates!
About the film
The Maltese Falcon at a glance.
Screen Path places this 1941 film at stop 23 in one curated journey through cinema. The learning experience adds context before you watch and deeper analysis after.
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Key craft credits
Arthur Edeson (director of photography), Thomas Richards (editor), Adolph Deutsch (original music composer), John Huston (screenplay), and Robert M. Haas (art direction)
- Director
- John Huston
- Release
- 1941-10-18
- Runtime
- 100 minutes
- Genres
- Mystery, Crime, and Thriller
- Country
- United States
- Quiz
- 50 questions
The Screen Path journey
Before. After. Remember.
The featured film is watched outside Screen Path. The app provides the learning experience around it: a guide, an analysis, and a quiz with explanations.
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Before you watch
Start with a spoiler-free video guide to the context and filmmaking choices worth noticing.
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After the film
Return after watching for a deeper video analysis of craft, meaning, and legacy.
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Quiz yourself
Answer 50 questions with clear rationales designed to make the ideas stick.
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