Movie · 1931
Is The Maltese Falcon based on a book?
Quick answer
Yes. The Maltese Falcon is based on the book The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (1929).
The movie was released in 1931.
The book behind The Maltese Falcon
The Maltese Falcon
by Dashiell Hammett · first published 1929 · noir fiction, detective fiction
Novel by Dashiell Hammett.
Other adaptations of The Maltese Falcon
- The Maltese Falcon (film, 1941)
Common questions
Is The Maltese Falcon based on a book?
Yes. The Maltese Falcon is based on the book The Maltese Falcon by Dashiell Hammett (1929).
Who wrote the book The Maltese Falcon is based on?
The Maltese Falcon was written by Dashiell Hammett and first published in 1929.
Should I read the book before watching?
If you like knowing the full story and characters first, read The Maltese Falcon before you watch. Adaptations often change or cut plotlines, so the book is a different experience even if you've seen the movie.
More screen adaptations of Dashiell Hammett's books
- A Fistful of Dollars (film, 1964)
- Yojimbo (film, 1961)
- The Thin Man (film, 1934)
- No Good Deed (film, 2002)
- The Glass Key (film, 1942)