The Maltese Falcon (1941) | Ep. 72 - Part 2
Back on the case for the second half. Luke, Matt, and Westy continue the story of John Huston's genre-defining noir, turning to the people who made it crackle and the ending that seals its place in history.
We dig into the crew behind the film — the screenplay, the score, and the cinematography — before breaking down the climax, the reception, and the enormous influence the film had on film noir. Plus the ensemble cast that made every scene crackle, and the hosts' final verdict and scores.
If you've not heard Part 1 — the beginning, the director, the cast, and the middle — go back and start…
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