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Hammett

Name: Hammett
Genre: Drama, Thriller
Released: 1982-06-09
Duration: 1 h 38 min
Cast: Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear, Lydia Lei

1982Directed by Wim Wenders

Drama · Thriller1h 38m

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

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.

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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

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About Hammett

How long is Hammett?: Hammett runs 1 hour and 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who directed Hammett?: Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders.
Who is in the cast of Hammett?: Hammett stars Frederic Forrest as Hammett, Peter Boyle as Jimmy Ryan and Marilu Henner as Kit Conger.
What language is Hammett in?: Hammett is in English, with some Cantonese.
Is Hammett family friendly?: Mostly. It is rated PG, so some material may not suit young children.
Is Hammett based on a true story or a book?: Yes. Hammett is based on a novel or book.
Where can I watch Hammett?: In the United States, Hammett is streaming on Darkroom. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was Hammett released?: Hammett was released on June 9, 1982.