Summary
The Falcon Takes Over is an American crime film first released in 1942,
directed by Irving Reis.
The film stars George Sanders, Lynn Bari, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins and Helen Gilbert.
Our overall rating for this film is: good.
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Credits
- Director: Irving Reis
- Script: Raymond Chandler, Lynn Root, Frank Fenton, Michael Arlen
- Photo: George Robinson
- Music: Roy Webb
- Cast: George Sanders (Gay Lawrence), Lynn Bari (Ann Riordan), James Gleason (Inspector Mike O’Hara), Allen Jenkins (Jonathan ’Goldy’ Locke), Helen Gilbert (Diana Kenyon), William Alland (Reporter), Roxanne Barkley (Hat Check Girl), Turhan Bey (Jules Amthor), Ward Bond (Moose Malloy), Fred Carpenter (Newsboy), George Cleveland (Jerry, servant), Hans Conried (Lindsey W. Marriot), Kernan Cripps (Doorman), Eddie Dew (Reporter), Frank Fanning (Detective), Edward Gargan (Detective Bates), Charlie Hall (Swan Club Waiter Louie), Selmer Jackson (Laird Burnett), Warren Jackson (Montgomery), Lew Kelly (Coroner), Gayle Mellott (Show Girl), Amarilla Morris (Girl), Paul Norby (Detective), Frank O’Connor (Desk Sergeant), Bob Reeves (Jailer), Anne Revere (Jessie Florian), Louise Ritchie (Maid), Harry Shannon (Detective Grimes), Mickey Simpson (Bartender), Robert Smith (Police Officer), Chester Tallman (Detective), Ken Terrell (Headwaiter), Elinor Troy (Girl), Dale Van Sickel (Dancer in Fight with Waiter), Juan Varro (Hindu)
- Country: USA
- Language: English
- Runtime: 65 min; B&W
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