The Case of Dashiell Hammett
Synopsis
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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Release History & Theatrical Window
October 1, 1982
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stephen Talbot
- Screenplay & Story
- Stephen Talbot
- Original Title
- The Case of Dashiell Hammett
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Production Studios
- KQED
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stephen Talbot
Stephen Talbot
Department Leadership Roster
Stephen Talbot
Director
Stephen Talbot
Writer
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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 principal cast of The Case of Dashiell Hammett includes Paul Frees, Lyle Talbot, Dashiell Hammett, Lillian Hellman.
When was The Case of Dashiell Hammett released and how long is it?
The Case of Dashiell Hammett was released in 1982 with a total runtime of 1h 0m.