The Black Bird
“Why is everyone after George Segal's bird? Because he's Sam Spade Jr...and his falcon's worth a fortune!”
Synopsis
The son of famous detective Sam Spade carries on the family tradition of getting involved with the Maltese Falcon - and with the people who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get it.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
December 25, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- David Giler
- Screenplay & Story
- David Giler
- Original Score
- Jerry Fielding
- Original Title
- The Black Bird
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 50m
- Production Studios
- Columbia Pictures, Rastar Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
David Giler
David Giler, Dashiell Hammett, Gordon Cotler, Don Mankiewicz
Jerry Fielding
Philip H. Lathrop
Lou Lombardo
Lou Lombardo, George Segal, Ray Stark, Michael Levee
Department Leadership Roster
David Giler
Director
Lou Lombardo
Editor
Jerry Fielding
Original Music Composer
Lou Lombardo
Producer
Michael Levee
Producer
Karl Lagerfeld
Costume Design
Harry Horner
Production Design
Philip H. Lathrop
Director of Photography
David Giler
Screenplay
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Black Bird
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Black Bird about?
The son of famous detective Sam Spade carries on the family tradition of getting involved with the Maltese Falcon - and with the people who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get it.
Who directed The Black Bird?
The Black Bird was directed by David Giler.
Who stars in The Black Bird?
The principal cast of The Black Bird includes George Segal, Stéphane Audran, Lionel Stander, Lee Patrick, Elisha Cook Jr..
When was The Black Bird released and how long is it?
The Black Bird was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 50m.
Who composed the musical score for The Black Bird?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Black Bird was composed by Jerry Fielding.
Is The Black Bird based on a book or true story?
The Black Bird is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Dashiell Hammett".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Black Bird?
The Black Bird holds official age classifications: US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).