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Hammett (1982)
6.5
The novel writter Dashiell Hammett is involved in the investigation of the mysterious disappearance of a beautiful chinese cabaret actress in San Francisco. Director:Wim Wenders |
97 min - 
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| Peter Boyle | ... |
Jimmy Ryan
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| Marilu Henner | ... |
Kit Conger
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Sue Alabama
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Roy Kinnear | ... |
English Eddie Hagedorn
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| Elisha Cook Jr. | ... |
Eli the Taxi Driver
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Lydia Lei | ... |
Crystal Ling
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R.G. Armstrong | ... |
Lt. O'Mara
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Richard Bradford | ... |
Detective Bradford
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Michael Chow | ... |
Fong Wei Tau
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| David Patrick Kelly | ... |
The Punk
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| Sylvia Sidney | ... |
Donaldina Cameron
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Jack Nance | ... | |
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Elmer Kline | ... |
Doc Fallon
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Royal Dano | ... |
Pops
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Samuel Fuller | ... |
Old Man in Pool Hall
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The novel writter Dashiell Hammett is involved in the investigation of the mysterious disappearance of a beautiful chinese cabaret actress in San Francisco. Written by Michel Rudoy <mdrc@hp9000a1.uam.mx>
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He Created 'The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man". But He Didn't Write This Mystery-Thriller...He Lived It. See more »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
(USA) See more »Also Known As:
Investigación en el Barrio Chino See more »Filming Locations:
American Zoetrope Studios - 1040 N. Las Palmas Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA See more »Box Office
Opening Weekend:
$8,222 (USA) (19 September 1982) (1 Screen)Gross:
$42,914 (USA)Company Credits
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1.85 : 1
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When director Wim Wenders completed his work, the studio backing him was so dissatisfied with his work, he was ordered to re-shoot over 80% of the movie. See more »
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