Hammett
"He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it."
Originally released in 1982. Hammett is a drama/thriller film. directed by Wim Wenders.
Starring Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, and Marilu Henner
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 9, 1982
43 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (72 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Frederic Forrest
as Hammett
Peter Boyle
as Jimmy Ryan
Marilu Henner
as Kit Conger / Sue Alabama
Roy Kinnear
as English Eddie Hagedorn
Lydia Lei
as Crystal Ling
Elisha Cook Jr.
as Eli the Taxi Driver
David Patrick Kelly
as The Punk
R.G. Armstrong
as Lt. O'Mara
Richard Bradford
as Detective Bradford
Jack Nance
as Gary Salt
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- American Zoetrope
Frequently Asked Questions
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 frie...
Who directed Hammett?
Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders.
How long is Hammett?
Hammett has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Hammett released?
Hammett was released on June 9, 1982 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Hammett?
The main cast of Hammett includes Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear, Lydia Lei.