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The Maltese Falcon (1941): Film vs Book
Film · 1941 · Directed by John Huston · Starring Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor
About the film
A private eye is drawn into the hunt for a priceless black statue.
How close is it to the book?
Very close to the bookIt follows the novel's plot and even much of its dialogue.
Read or watch first?
The book defined the hard-boiled detective.
What the book gives you
The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett
A fast, stylish mystery with a tough detective, shifting loyalties and razor-sharp dialogue.
Who will like it: Readers who love classic hard-boiled detective stories.