Hammett
Seen it?1982 | 98 min | Drama, Thriller
Sunday Safe Betearly ratingWhy it’s a Sunday Safe Bet
It earned strong reviews (77% on Rotten Tomatoes), though it had little lasting buzz. A safe bet when you want something reliable.
Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.Is it for you?
- Who'll love it
- Made for anyone who likes to be kept guessing.
- The mood
- Tense.
- The pace
- Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 38 min.
- What might put you off
- Rated PG. Worth a look first if you have very young kids.
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.
How it earned its rating
- CriticsStrong
77% on Rotten Tomatoes
- AudiencesNot counted
Not measured yet: not enough ratings
- AwardsNot counted
No major awards or nominations
- Reach & staying powerSolid
Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release
- Buzz & cultural impactBelow par
About 33K people sought it out in the past year
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Cast & crew
Directed by Wim Wenders
- Frederic ForrestHammett
- Peter BoyleJimmy Ryan
- Marilu HennerKit Conger / Sue Alabama
- Roy KinnearEnglish Eddie Hagedorn
- Lydia LeiCrystal Ling
- Elisha Cook Jr.Eli the Taxi Driver
- David Patrick KellyThe Punk
- R.G. ArmstrongLt. O'Mara
- Richard BradfordDetective Bradford
- Jack NanceGary Salt