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Hammett is a 1982 American mystery film directed by Wim Wenders that presents a fictionalized version of writer Dashiell Hammett. Set in 1920s San Francisco, it imagines Hammett becoming involved in a case resembling the private-detective stories associated with his work. The film combines period crime fiction with neo-noir atmosphere and treats the writer as both an observer of crime and a participant in an investigation.
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How good is Hammett?
Hammett scores 6.57/10 (Fair) on Lunoo, making it rated in the Film Noir category.
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