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Hammett

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

6.3(77)19821h 38m
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About Hammett

Hammett is a 1982 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Wim Wenders, starring Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle and Marilu Henner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hammett in Mexico — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

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Overview

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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Themes & keywords

based on novel or booksan francisco, californiachinatownhistorical figurefemme fataleneo-noir1920scrime fiction writersemi-fiction

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch Hammett in Mexico?+

Hammett is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Mexico. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

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How long is Hammett?+

Hammett has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).

Who stars in Hammett?+

Hammett stars Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear and Lydia Lei.

When did Hammett come out?+

Hammett is a 1982 movie directed by Wim Wenders.

What genre is Hammett?+

Hammett is Drama and Thriller film.

Who directed Hammett?+

Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders.

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