The Falcon Takes Over(1942)
MYSTERY that you'll laugh at...when -- The Falcon TAKES OVER
The Falcon Takes Over Synopsis
One night in New York, beefy escaped convict Moose Malloy hunts for his ex-girlfriend Velma, leaving a trail of mayhem behind him. Velma seems to be well-hidden, and adventurer The Falcon, intrigued, investigates on his own, approaching the heart of the mystery via a varied sequence of shady characters and attractive women.
The Falcon Takes Over (1942) is a crime and mystery film directed by Irving Reis, released on May 29, 1942 with a runtime of 1h 5m. It stars George Sanders, Lynn Bari, James Gleason and Allen Jenkins. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 32 ratings.
- Director:
- Irving Reis
- Writers:
- Raymond Chandler, Lynn Root, Frank Fenton
- Producers:
- Howard Benedict
- Cinematographer:
- George Robinson
- Composer:
- Roy Webb
- Production:
- RKO Radio Pictures
- Status:
- Released
The Falcon Takes Over (1942) Trailer
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The Falcon Takes Over Cast & Crew
Main cast
George Sanders
as Gay Lawrence
Lynn Bari
as Ann Riordan
James Gleason
as Inspector Mike O'Hara
Allen Jenkins
as Jonathan 'Goldy' Locke
Helen Gilbert
as Diana Kenyon
Ward Bond
as Moose Malloy (Uncredited)
Anne Revere
as Jessie Florian (Uncredited)
Turhan Bey
as Jules Amthor (Uncredited)
Hans Conried
as Quincey W. Marriot (Uncredited)
George Cleveland
as Jerry (Uncredited)
Edward Gargan
as Detective Bates (Uncredited)
Harry Shannon
as Detective Grimes (Uncredited)
Key crew
Directed by Irving Reis, written by Raymond Chandler, Lynn Root and Frank Fenton, produced by Howard Benedict.
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The Falcon Takes Over Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 32 ratings.
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The Falcon Takes Over – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Falcon Takes Over online?
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The Falcon Takes Over (1942) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Falcon Takes Over?
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The main cast of The Falcon Takes Over (1942) includes George Sanders, Lynn Bari, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins and Helen Gilbert. The film was directed by Irving Reis. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Falcon Takes Over released?
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The Falcon Takes Over was released on May 29, 1942 and runs for 1h 5m.
Is The Falcon Takes Over worth watching?
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The Falcon Takes Over (1942) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 32 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Falcon Takes Over?
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