The Case of Dashiell Hammett
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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| Year | 1982 |
| Genre | Documentary |
| Director | Stephen Talbot |
| Runtime | 60 min. |
| Rating | TMDB: 6.0/10 |
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The Case of Dashiell Hammett has mixed reviews with a rating of 6.0/10. Good for a relaxed evening without high expectations.
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A classic from 1982. They don't make them like this anymore — which is exactly why you should watch it. Best for: viewers looking to try something new without being too demanding.
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