Plot — What is The Case of Dashiell Hammett about?
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.
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| Type | Movie |
| Released | 1982 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Language | English |
| Runtime | 60 min |
| Audience Score | 65% (6.5/10, 2 votes) |
The Case of Dashiell Hammett — FAQ
Is The Case of Dashiell Hammett worth watching? The Case of Dashiell Hammett holds a 6.5/10 rating from 2 viewers. 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 detecti
Who directed The Case of Dashiell Hammett? Directed by Stephen Talbot.
Who is in the cast of The Case of Dashiell Hammett? It stars Paul Frees, Lyle Talbot, Dashiell Hammett, Lillian Hellman.
Where can I stream The Case of Dashiell Hammett? Streaming availability for The Case of Dashiell Hammett is listed above when a platform is confirmed. MovieLink App is an info guide and hosts no files.
When did The Case of Dashiell Hammett release? It released in 1982.
