--- product_id: 5386940 title: "Maltese Falcon" price: "€ 23.07" currency: EUR in_stock: true reviews_count: 9 url: https://www.desertcart.be/products/5386940-maltese-falcon store_origin: BE region: Belgium --- # Maltese Falcon **Price:** € 23.07 **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Maltese Falcon - **How much does it cost?** € 23.07 with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.be](https://www.desertcart.be/products/5386940-maltese-falcon) ## Best For - Customers looking for quality international products ## Why This Product - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Sam Spade is caught in a frantic search for the jeweled falcon of Malta and his partner's killer. His pursuit leads him to a group of desperate individuals who also want the bird. Review: Maltese Falcon 4K - Great 4K of classic film. Review: "We didn't believe your story, Mrs. O'Shaughnessy. We believed your 200 dollars." - One of the first American film noirs and certainly THE archetype for all detective movies for the next several decades, "The Maltese Falcon" both established Bogart as a true leading man movie star as well as introduce a brilliant new director in John Houston. These two would go on and do several more classic films together over the next decade or so. The main character, hard bitten and cynical private detective Sam Spade, gets drawn into a black hole of lies, double crosses and abject greed with a group of treasure hunters and we go along for the very bumpy ride. The film is based on the earlier classic novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett and was unsuccessfully brought to the screen twice before in the previous decade. The iconic dialog, various character tropes and leading-edge filming techniques used to heighten shadow contrasts and odd disturbing camera angles all goes to creating the classic detective noir world we grow to know in so many future movies and TV shows over the next 80 plus years. Warner Bros. does a great job with this 4K Blu-ray presentation. The image is so clean and stable but still filmic with fine film grain, deep blacks, well delineated grayscales and nary a spot of damage. Increased detail in faces, clothing, etc. is very well noticed. The HDR really pops the contrasty specular highlights off of desk lamps, match lights, glistening sweat beads and other small details that go to add an almost 3D feel to the image. The DTS HD-MA 2.0 sound is full and undistorted. Dialog is clear and the music score has good fidelity. Standard earlier special features are ported over on the included Blu-ray disc. This is a must own for anyone building a physical media collection of great, classic cinema and is required viewing of any fan of noir. ## Technical Specifications | Specification | Value | |---------------|-------| | ASIN | B003ZEQMH8 | | Actors | Barton MacLane, Gladys George, Humphrey Bogart, Mary Astor, Peter Lorre | | Best Sellers Rank | #5,728 in Movies & TV ( See Top 100 in Movies & TV ) #2,562 in DVD | | Customer Reviews | 4.8 4.8 out of 5 stars (2,090) | | Director | John Huston | | Is Discontinued By Manufacturer | No | | Item model number | 167360 | | Language | English (Mono), Unqualified | | MPAA rating | NR (Not Rated) | | Media Format | Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC | | Number of discs | 1 | | Producers | Hal B. Wallis | | Product Dimensions | 0.6 x 5.4 x 7.6 inches; 0.32 ounces | | Release date | October 5, 2010 | | Run time | 1 hour and 41 minutes | | Studio | WarnerBrothers | | Writers | John Huston | ## Product Details - **Format:** Black & White, Multiple Formats, NTSC - **Genre:** Classics, Mystery & Suspense, Mystery & Suspense/Crime - **Initial release date:** 2010-10-05 - **Language:** English ## Images ![Maltese Falcon - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81dToGvRRVL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Maltese Falcon 4K *by P***N on February 23, 2026* Great 4K of classic film. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ "We didn't believe your story, Mrs. O'Shaughnessy. We believed your 200 dollars." *by O***E on July 28, 2024* One of the first American film noirs and certainly THE archetype for all detective movies for the next several decades, "The Maltese Falcon" both established Bogart as a true leading man movie star as well as introduce a brilliant new director in John Houston. These two would go on and do several more classic films together over the next decade or so. The main character, hard bitten and cynical private detective Sam Spade, gets drawn into a black hole of lies, double crosses and abject greed with a group of treasure hunters and we go along for the very bumpy ride. The film is based on the earlier classic novel of the same name by Dashiell Hammett and was unsuccessfully brought to the screen twice before in the previous decade. The iconic dialog, various character tropes and leading-edge filming techniques used to heighten shadow contrasts and odd disturbing camera angles all goes to creating the classic detective noir world we grow to know in so many future movies and TV shows over the next 80 plus years. Warner Bros. does a great job with this 4K Blu-ray presentation. The image is so clean and stable but still filmic with fine film grain, deep blacks, well delineated grayscales and nary a spot of damage. Increased detail in faces, clothing, etc. is very well noticed. The HDR really pops the contrasty specular highlights off of desk lamps, match lights, glistening sweat beads and other small details that go to add an almost 3D feel to the image. The DTS HD-MA 2.0 sound is full and undistorted. Dialog is clear and the music score has good fidelity. Standard earlier special features are ported over on the included Blu-ray disc. This is a must own for anyone building a physical media collection of great, classic cinema and is required viewing of any fan of noir. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ The Stuff Dreams Are Made Of... In 4K *by C***. on July 26, 2025* If you're looking for a definitive way to experience the iconic noir of The Maltese Falcon, look no further than the 4K release. Humphrey Bogart's Sam Spade has never looked sharper; the black and white cinematography truly shines with incredible depth and detail, making every shadowy corner and cynical glance pop. You'll practically feel the San Francisco fog creeping into your living room. It's a gorgeous restoration that breathes new life into a classic, proving that some treasures are indeed the stuff that dreams are made of. Highly recommended for fans of classic cinema and anyone who appreciates a perfectly rendered fedora. --- ## Why Shop on Desertcart? - 🛒 **Trusted by 1.3+ Million Shoppers** — Serving international shoppers since 2016 - 🌍 **Shop Globally** — Access 737+ million products across 21 categories - 💰 **No Hidden Fees** — All customs, duties, and taxes included in the price - 🔄 **15-Day Free Returns** — Hassle-free returns (30 days for PRO members) - 🔒 **Secure Payments** — Trusted payment options with buyer protection - ⭐ **TrustPilot Rated 4.5/5** — Based on 8,000+ happy customer reviews **Shop now:** [https://www.desertcart.be/products/5386940-maltese-falcon](https://www.desertcart.be/products/5386940-maltese-falcon) --- *Product available on Desertcart Belgium* *Store origin: BE* *Last updated: 2026-04-23*