
The Maltese Falcon(1941)
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.


“THE COLDEST KILLER A WOMAN EVER LOVED”
A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.

Claire Trevor
Helen Brent

Lawrence Tierney
Sam Wild

Walter Slezak
Matthew Arnett

Phillip Terry
Fred Grover

Audrey Long
Georgia Staples

Elisha Cook Jr.
Marty

Isabel Jewell
Laury Palmer

Esther Howard
Mrs. Kraft

Kathryn Card
Grace

Tony Barrett
Danny
Born to Kill is a crime, drama, thriller film released in 1947 exploring themes of based on novel or book, san francisco, california, detective, film noir, murder, foster sister. Directed by Robert Wise, it stars Claire Trevor, Lawrence Tierney, Walter Slezak. A calculating divorcée risks her chances at wealth and security with a man she doesn't love by getting involved with a hotheaded murderer.
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