The Maltese Falcon
1941 · 100 MIN · IMDB 7.9 · 170,348 VOTES · DIR. John Huston
Overview
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
Dialogue Timeline — 1,514 lines
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00:01:40 Yes, sweetheart?
00:04:32 He talks in a loud, blustery manner. He gives the impression of being violent.
00:09:02 Well?
00:12:45 Success to crime!
00:16:59 We didn't exactly believe your story.
00:19:55 You picked a nice sort of playmate.
00:23:52 No, that'll be all. Just be sure to lock the door on your way out.
00:30:06 Do you know him?
00:34:24 Because I'm afraid.
00:37:19 That's no way to act!
00:40:21 Do you suppose he's still there?
00:43:56 ...with their heaters bulging in their clothes?
00:47:00 That's very kind.
00:50:35 The question is which do you represent? It'll be one or the other.
00:54:02 I don't want any more informal talks.
00:58:00 No thickness of enamel could conceal value from his eyes.
01:03:45 I wonder if you saw her. She's kind of small, about 5-foot...
01:08:56 You'd better hit the hay and get a good night's rest. You sound all in.
01:12:44 ...tryin' to collect everybody he'll have a tangled case...
01:16:22 Why did he shoot Thursby and why, where and how did he shoot Captain Jacoby?
01:19:52 When you're young, you simply don't understand these things.
01:25:25 You and your stupid attempt to buy it!
01:29:30 But he'd have gone up there with you, angel.
01:32:54 I've no earthly reason to think I can trust you.
Cast & Characters
Dialogue Record
Lines indexed1,514
Dialogue density15.1 lines / min
First line00:01:40
Final line01:32:54
Production Record
DirectorJohn Huston
LanguageEnglish
Budget$375,000
Revenue$1,772,000
IMDb votes170,348