Movie Description
The Case of Dashiell Hammett
(1982)Overview
A one-hour public television (PBS) biography of Dashiell Hammett, creator of the "hardboiled" modern detective novel and author of "The Maltese Falcon" and "The Thin Man." It follows Hammett's life from Pinkerton detective in San Francisco to his career as fiction and screen writer, companion of playwright Lillian Hellman, and leftwing political activist. The biography investigates why Hammett stopped writing at the height of his fame.
Featured Crew
- Director : Stephen Talbot
- Writer : Stephen Talbot
- Cast : Paul Frees,Lyle Talbot,Dashiell Hammett,Lillian Hellman
Cast
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Facts
Original TitleThe Case of Dashiell Hammett
Status Released
Release Information
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1982-10-01
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 01h 00m
Genres
- Documentary
