The Maltese Falcon Review Facts: Cast, Story and Legacy
A TMDB-backed guide to The Maltese Falcon, including cast, release facts, genres and watch-provider notes.

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Where to watch
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists TCM. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Cast
Humphrey Bogart as Samuel Spade; Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy; Gladys George as Iva Archer; Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo; Barton MacLane as Lt. of Detectives Dundy; Lee Patrick as Effie Perine; Sydney Greenstreet as Kasper Gutman; Ward Bond as Det. Tom Polhaus
About The Maltese Falcon
A private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a beautiful liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette.
More like The Maltese Falcon
- Woman on the Run
- The Late Show
- The Man Who Cheated Himself
- Marlowe
- Vertigo
- Mr. Monk's Last Case: A Monk Movie
- Murder in Three Acts
- Foul Play
Figures and availability come from public TMDB data and are provided as a sourced reference.
Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch The Maltese Falcon?
TMDB's U.S. watch-provider data lists TCM. Availability changes by country and date, so check your streaming app before watching.
Who is in the cast of The Maltese Falcon?
Humphrey Bogart as Samuel Spade; Mary Astor as Brigid O'Shaughnessy; Gladys George as Iva Archer; Peter Lorre as Joel Cairo; Barton MacLane as Lt. of Detectives Dundy; Lee Patrick as Effie Perine; Sydney Greenstreet as Kasper Gutman; Ward Bond as Det. Tom Polhaus
Is this The Maltese Falcon guide official?
No. It uses TMDB data as a reference and is not endorsed or certified by TMDB.



