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Hammett

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

6.219821h 38mDramaThriller
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Hammett is a 1982 drama and thriller film, running 1h 38m. Its current release status is “Released”. Age rating: PG in the United Kingdom.

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PG age rating1h 38mDramaThriller

Rated PG in the United Kingdom — generally suitable for family viewing, with the usual guidance for younger children.

All key facts8
Type
Feature film
Released
1982-06-09
Runtime
1h 38m
Genres
Drama, Thriller
Director
Wim Wenders
Original language
English
Status
Released
TMDB rating
6.2 / 10 · 82 votes

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Synopsis

Feature film

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.

Cast

14 names
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
Elmer KlineDoc Fallon
Royal DanoPops

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Is Hammett suitable for children?

Hammett is rated PG in the United Kingdom. That rating covers the themes and content levels set by the local classifier, so use it together with your own judgement for younger viewers.

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What is Hammett about?

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.

How long is Hammett?

Hammett runs for 1h 38m. The certification and runtime come from TMDB and can differ by region.

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