A San Francisco-based private detective takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a femme fatale, and a unique quest. What follows is a series of murders, corruption and uncertainty all tied up in a classic web of mystery and deceit leading to one particular macguffin: a prized Maltese falcon statuette.

…Means Trouble!

The basis for Guillermo Del Toro’s 2021 remake, this old Hollywood noir boasts sharp dialog and a first-rate cast. Stanton Carlisle joins a seedy carnival, working with “Mademoiselle Zeena” and her alcoholic husband, Pete.

Guillermo Del Toro’s 2021 film stars Bradley Cooper as an ambitious carnival man with a talent for manipulating people with a few well-chosen words. He hooks up with a female psychiatrist who is even more dangerous. Cate Blanchett, Rooney mara, Toni Collette, and Willem Dafoe make up this all-star cast.