The Falcon Strikes Back (1943)
LIKE A BOLT OF DEADLY LIGHTNING
The Falcon is framed for the murder of a banker and the theft of war bonds. He makes his escape into the mountains where he hides out in a rustic lodge. From here he uncovers a phony war bond operation.
Director: Edward Dmytryk
Genre: Mystery, Crime
Runtime: 66 min
Release Date: April 1, 1943
Cast
- Tom Conway - Tom Lawrence
- Harriet Nelson - Gwynne Gregory (as Harriet Hilliard)
- Jane Randolph - Marcia Brooks
- Edgar Kennedy - Smiley Dugan
- Cliff Edwards - Goldie Locke
- Rita Corday - Mia Bruger
- Erford Gage - Rickey Davis
- Wynne Gibson - Geraldine H. Lipton
- André Charlot - Bruno Steffen (as Andre Charlot)
- Richard Loo - Jerry
Screenplay
- Edward Dein (Screenplay)
- Michael Arlen (Characters)
- Stuart Palmer (Story)
- Gerald Geraghty (Screenplay)
Music: Roy Webb
Cinematography: Jack MacKenzie
Editing: George Crone
Production: RKO Radio Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Neo-Noir Detective Stories
Keywords
private detective, the falcon
More Films by Director: Edward Dmytryk
Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Falcon Strikes Back about?
- The Falcon is framed for the murder of a banker and the theft of war bonds. He makes his escape into the mountains where he hides out in a rustic lodge. From here he uncovers a phony war bond operation.
- Who directed The Falcon Strikes Back?
- The Falcon Strikes Back was directed by Edward Dmytryk.
- Who stars in The Falcon Strikes Back?
- The Falcon Strikes Back stars Tom Conway, Harriet Nelson, Jane Randolph, Edgar Kennedy, Cliff Edwards, Rita Corday.
- How long is The Falcon Strikes Back?
- The Falcon Strikes Back has a runtime of 1h 6m (66 minutes).
- What genre is The Falcon Strikes Back?
- The Falcon Strikes Back is a Mystery, Crime film.
- Where was The Falcon Strikes Back produced?
- The Falcon Strikes Back was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of The Falcon Strikes Back?
- The themes of The Falcon Strikes Back include: Neo-Noir Detective Stories.