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  The Maltese Falcon

rating: (out of 4 stars)

United States; 1941
Directed by John Huston; executive produced by Hal B. Wallis; screenplay by John Huston
Starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Gladys George, Peter Lorre, Barton MacLane, Lee Patrick, Sydney Greenstreet



Film noir, according to some, was born with 'The Maltese Falcon', as well as the careers of Humphrey Bogart ('High Sierra' played a part too), Sydney Greenstreet and great director John Huston. This is a landmark film in many ways.

A more complete review online soon.

   
  Review by Reinier Verhoef