
Hammett
“He created "The Maltese Falcon," "Sam Spade" and "The Thin Man." But he didn't write this mystery thriller...he lived it.”
Hammett is streaming on Raro Video Amazon Channel in Italy, and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video. Availability checked 17 June 2026.
Where to watch Hammett
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- Director
- Wim Wenders
- Release date
- 1982-06-09
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Language
- Cantonese
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Studio
- American Zoetrope
Hammett — trailer
About Hammett
Hammett is a 1982 movie in the Drama and Thriller genres, directed by Wim Wenders, starring Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle and Marilu Henner. It has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.3/10 from 77 viewers. Below you can see where to watch Hammett in Italy — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.
Synopsis
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

Frederic Forrest
Hammett

Peter Boyle
Jimmy Ryan

Marilu Henner
Kit Conger / Sue Alabama

Roy Kinnear
English Eddie Hagedorn

Lydia Lei
Crystal Ling

Elisha Cook Jr.
Eli the Taxi Driver

David Patrick Kelly
The Punk

R.G. Armstrong
Lt. O'Mara

Richard Bradford
Detective Bradford

Jack Nance
Gary Salt

Michael Chow
Fong Wei Tau

Sylvia Sidney
Donaldina Cameron
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Frequently asked questions
Where can I watch Hammett in Italy?+
In Italy, you can stream Hammett on Raro Video Amazon Channel. It's also available to rent or buy on Amazon Video.
Is Hammett on Netflix?+
Hammett is not on Netflix in Italy right now, but you can stream it on Raro Video Amazon Channel.
How long is Hammett?+
Hammett has a runtime of 1 hour 38 minutes (98 minutes).
Who stars in Hammett?+
Hammett stars Frederic Forrest, Peter Boyle, Marilu Henner, Roy Kinnear and Lydia Lei.
When did Hammett come out?+
Hammett is a 1982 movie directed by Wim Wenders.
What genre is Hammett?+
Hammett is Drama and Thriller film.
Who directed Hammett?+
Hammett was directed by Wim Wenders.
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