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Hammett (1982): movie guide
Hammett (1982) is a Drama, Thriller running about 98 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 82 votes. Notable cast includes Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1982-06-09
- Runtime: 98 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1982-06-09

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What is Hammett about?
Chinatown, San Francisco, 1928. Former private detective Dashiell Hammett, a compulsive drinker with tuberculosis who writes pulp fiction for a living, receives an unexpected visit from an old friend asking for help.
Cast highlights
Hammett features Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear, Lydia Lei, Elisha Cook Jr.. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1982-06-09. Runtime: 98 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (82 votes). Genres: Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is Hammett?
- Hammett is listed as Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is Hammett?
- Hammett runs about 98 minutes.
- Who stars in Hammett?
- Cast highlights include Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear, Lydia Lei, Elisha Cook Jr..
- Does Cinema Box stream Hammett?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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