18 Oct 1941
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.
Hollywood Harry
Fast women. Hard liquor. And a private eye without a clue
Tongue-in-cheek account of a private eye hired to find a young porn actress.
Top Billed Cast
Robert Forster Harold "Harry" Petry
Joe Spinell Max Caldwell
Shannon Wilcox Candy / Cupid (voice)
Kate Forster Danielle Petry
Pete Schrum Clapper
Redmond Gleeson Skeeter
Read Morgan Stinson
Mallie Jackson Regina
Marji Martin Betty Anne
Mark Thomas Man Served Papers
Frank X. Baleno Pen Salesman
Ronald Provenzano Pen Salesman
Wynn Irwin Pizza Man
Jacqueline Pulliam Bar Beauty
Leonard Bremen Bartender
Russell Cappellino Bar Patron
Dallas Cole Bathing Beauty
Christopher Morley Claudia
Suzanne Charny Marcy
JoJo D'Amore Film Lab Operator
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