Hammett
“He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.”
Chinatown, San Francisco, 1928. Former private detective Dashiell Hammett, a compulsive drinker with tuberculosis who writes pulp fiction for a living, receives an unexpected visit from an old friend asking for help.
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| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | Darkroom, Fawesome, YOW.tv, Plex | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| Canada | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Apple TV Store |
| Australia | SBS On Demand | — |
| Germany | Amazon Arthaus Channel, Arthaus+ Apple TV channel, Arthaus+, Joyn | Apple TV Store, Amazon Video |
| France | Molotov TV | Canal VOD |
About Hammett
Hammett is a 1982 English-language drama and thriller film directed by Wim Wenders. The cast is led by Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner. It has a runtime of 1h 38m. Viewers rate it 6.3/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Darkroom, Fawesome, YOW.tv.
Hammett was produced by American Zoetrope and made in United States of America. It was released on June 9, 1982, and carries a PG certification.
- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Writers
- Dennis O'Flaherty, Ross Thomas
- Release date
- June 9, 1982
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Production
- American Zoetrope
Hammett cast & crew
Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders and written by Dennis O'Flaherty and Ross Thomas.
The cast features Frederic Forrest as Hammett, Peter Boyle as Jimmy Ryan, Marilu Henner as Kit Conger / Sue Alabama, Roy Kinnear as English Eddie Hagedorn, Lydia Lei as Crystal Ling, and Elisha Cook Jr. as Eli the Taxi Driver.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by John Barry, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Ronald Colby and Don Guest.
Is Hammett worth watching?
Hammett holds an audience score of 6.3/10 from 77 ratings, a solidly received drama films.
At 1h 38m, it's an easy, time-light watch.
If you enjoy drama and thriller, Hammett is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch Hammett
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Cast of Hammett
Frederic Forrest
Hammett
Peter Boyle
Jimmy Ryan
Marilu Henner
Kit Conger / Sue Alabama
Roy Kinnear
English Eddie Hagedorn
Lydia Lei
Crystal Ling
Elisha Cook Jr.
Eli the Taxi Driver
David Patrick Kelly
The Punk
R.G. Armstrong
Lt. O'Mara
Richard Bradford
Detective Bradford
Jack Nance
Gary Salt
Michael Chow
Fong Wei Tau
Sylvia Sidney
Donaldina Cameron
Hammett — FAQs
▸Where can I watch Hammett in United States?
Hammett is streaming on Darkroom, Fawesome, YOW.tv, Plex in United States.
▸Is Hammett on Darkroom?
Yes — Hammett is currently available on Darkroom in United States.
▸What language is Hammett in?
Hammett is originally in English, with audio tracks including Cantonese, English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is Hammett?
Hammett runs 1 hours 38 minutes (98 minutes).
▸What is Hammett rated?
Hammett is rated PG. It holds a 6.3/10 audience score from 77 ratings.
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