Hammett (1982)
Hammett is a 1982 drama movie directed by Wim Wenders, with a running time of 1h 38m. It stars Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle and Marilu Henner.
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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What is Hammett about?
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.
When was Hammett released?
Hammett was released on 9 June 1982.
How long is Hammett?
Hammett runs 1h 38m.
Who made Hammett?
Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders.
Where can I watch Hammett?
Hammett is available on Darkroom, Fawesome, YOW.tv, Plex, YouTube Free and Amazon Video.
Where to watch Hammett
Stream: Darkroom
Watch free with ads: Plex, YouTube Free
Rent: Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies, YouTube
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Cast
- 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
- Elisha Cook Jr. as Eli the Taxi Driver
- David Patrick Kelly as The Punk
- R.G. Armstrong as Lt. O'Mara
- Richard Bradford as Detective Bradford
- Jack Nance as Gary Salt
- Michael Chow as Fong Wei Tau
- Sylvia Sidney as Donaldina Cameron