The Case of Dashiell Hammett (1982)
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.
Director: Stephen Talbot
Genre: Documentary
Runtime: 60 min
Release Date: October 1, 1982
Cast
- Paul Frees - Narrator (voice)
- Lyle Talbot - Dashiell Hammett
- Dashiell Hammett
- Lillian Hellman
Screenplay
Language: English
Original Language: en
More Films by Director: Stephen Talbot
More Films in Genre: Documentary
Frequently Asked Questions
- 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.
- Who directed The Case of Dashiell Hammett?
- The Case of Dashiell Hammett was directed by Stephen Talbot.
- Who stars in The Case of Dashiell Hammett?
- The Case of Dashiell Hammett stars Paul Frees, Lyle Talbot, Dashiell Hammett, Lillian Hellman.
- How long is The Case of Dashiell Hammett?
- The Case of Dashiell Hammett has a runtime of 1h 0m (60 minutes).
- What genre is The Case of Dashiell Hammett?
- The Case of Dashiell Hammett is a Documentary film.