The Black Bird

PG
1h 50m
1975
4.6 /10 (9)

Why is everyone after George Segal's bird? Because he's Sam Spade Jr...and his falcon's worth a fortune!

Overview

The son of famous detective Sam Spade carries on the family tradition of getting involved with the Maltese Falcon - and with the people who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get it.

Country : United States of America
Genre : Comedy
Languages : English
Released Date: 1975-12-25

Top Billed Cast

George Segal

Sam Spade Jr.

Stéphane Audran

Anna Kemidov

Lionel Stander

Gordon Immerman

Lee Patrick

Effie

Elisha Cook Jr.

Wilmer Cook

Felix Silla

Litvak

Signe Hasso

Dr. Crippen

Vic Tayback

Warren Finley, Police Lieutenant

John Abbott

Duquai

Calvin Brown

Transvestite

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