The Falcon Strikes Back

The Falcon Strikes Back

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NR 1943 · 66 min · ★ 5.7 · Mystery, Crime

The Falcon is framed for the murder of a banker and the theft of war bonds. He makes his escape into the mountains where he hides out in a rustic lodge. From here he uncovers a phony war bond operation.

Directed by Edward Dmytryk · Written by Edward Dein

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The Gay FalconThe Gay Falcon · 1941
The Gay Falcon
★ 6.31941
MovieMystery
Having forsaken the detective business for the safer confines of personal insurance, Gay Laurence is compelled to return to his sleuthing ways. Along with sidekick Jonathan "Goldie" Locke, he agrees to look into a series of home party robberies that have victimized socialite Maxine Wood. The duo gets more than they bargained for when a murder is committed at Wood's home, but Lawrence still finds time to romance the damsel.
The Falcon's BrotherThe Falcon's Brother · 1942
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A gentlemanly detective known as The Falcon calls on his brother to help him stop the Nazis from assassinating a key diplomat.
A Date with the FalconA Date with the Falcon · 1942
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MovieCrimeMystery
In the second film of the series (and not a second part of anything), Gay Lawrence, aka The Falcon, is about to depart the city to marry his fiancée, Helen Reed, when a mystery girl, Rita Mara, asks for his aid in disposing of a secret formula for making synthetic diamonds. He deliberately allows himself to be kidnapped by the gang for which Rita works. His aide, "Goldy" Locke, trails the kidnappers and brings the police. But the head of the gang escapes, and the Falcon continues the pursuit.
The Falcon Takes OverThe Falcon Takes Over · 1942
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While an escaped convict, Moose Malloy, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, police inspector Michael O'Hara attempts to track him assuming him to be a prime suspect for a number of mishaps.
The Falcon in DangerThe Falcon in Danger · 1943
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★ 6.11943
MovieCrimeMystery
Two industrialists disappear from an airplane while the plane is in the air. Also missing is $100,000. The Falcon investigates and discovers a plot against the government.
The Falcon and the Co-EdsThe Falcon and the Co-Eds · 1943
The Falcon and the Co-Eds
★ 6.81943
MovieCrimeMystery
The Falcon is called to a young woman's school to investigate a murder. When he arrives, another victim is discovered.
The Falcon Out WestThe Falcon Out West · 1944
The Falcon Out West
★ 5.41944
MovieCrimeMystery
When a Texas playboy is murdered in a New York City nightclub the Falcon investigates. When he learns that the victim was slipped rattlesnake venom, the trail leads to Texas, his own kidnapping and near death.
The Falcon in HollywoodThe Falcon in Hollywood · 1944
The Falcon in Hollywood
★ 6.21944
MovieCrimeMystery
Suave amateur detective Tom Lawrence--aka Michael Arlen's literary hero The Falcon--arrives in Hollywood for some rest and relaxation, only to find himself involved in the murder of a movie actor. There's no shortage of suspects: the costume designer to whom he was married, a tyrannical director, a beautiful young French starlet, a Shakespeare-quoting producer, even a New York gangster. Helping The Falcon solve the crime is a cute, wise-cracking cab driver and a pair of bumbling cops.
The Falcon in MexicoThe Falcon in Mexico · 1944
The Falcon in Mexico
★ 5.71944
MovieCrimeMystery
The Falcon travels to Mexico where he gets involved with murder and a mysterious painting.
The Falcon in San FranciscoThe Falcon in San Francisco · 1945
The Falcon in San Francisco
★ 6.21945
MovieCrimeMystery
While on vacation, the Falcon is arrested for kidnapping after striking up a friendship with a girl whose nurse has been recently murdered.
The Falcon's AlibiThe Falcon's Alibi · 1946
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A society sleuth sets out on the trail of a society matron's lost jewels.
The Falcon's AdventureThe Falcon's Adventure · 1946
The Falcon's Adventure
★ 6.71946
MovieCrimeMystery
A society sleuth rescues a kidnapped woman, then is framed for murder.
Devil's CargoDevil's Cargo · 1948
Devil's Cargo
★ 5.91948
MovieMystery
John Calvert takes over as the Falcon in this Poverty-Row continuation of the film series.
Appointment with MurderAppointment with Murder · 1948
Appointment with Murder
★ 5.81948
MovieMystery
The second Falcon film to feature actor/magician John Calvert sees the Falcon dealing with art thieves.
Search for DangerSearch for Danger · 1949
Search for Danger
★ 7.01949
MovieMystery
The murders of a suspected thief and a rival private eye draw the attention of The Falcon.

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Murder, My SweetMurder, My Sweet · 1944
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After being hired to find an ex-con's former girlfriend, Philip Marlowe is drawn into a deeply complex web of mystery and deceit.
The Caine MutinyThe Caine Mutiny · 1954
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★ 7.21954
MovieDramaWar
When a US Naval captain shows signs of mental instability that jeopardize his ship, the first officer relieves him of command and faces court martial for mutiny.
MirageMirage · 1965
Mirage
★ 7.11965
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After a blackout in his office building, accountant David Stillwell emerges outside to find out a man he did not know either jumped or was pushed out a window to his death — and that he can't remember the past two years of his life. Enlisting the help of a rookie private eye and a reluctant old flame, Stillwell uncovers the mystery detail by unexpected detail.
The MountainThe Mountain · 1956
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★ 6.91956
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Selfish Chris Teller pressures his older brother, a retired climber, to accompany him on a treacherous Alpine climb to loot the bodies of plane crash victims.
WarlockWarlock · 1959
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★ 6.81959
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A band of murderous cowboys has imposed a reign of terror on the town of Warlock. With the sheriff humiliatingly run out of town, the residents hire the services of Clay Blaisedell as de facto town marshal. He arrives along with his friend, Tom Morgan, and sets about restoring law and order on his own terms whilst also overseeing the establishment of a gambling house and saloon.
The Young LionsThe Young Lions · 1958
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★ 6.71958
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The SniperThe Sniper · 1952
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★ 6.71952
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Eddie Miller struggles with his hatred of women, he's especially bothered by seeing women with their lovers. He starts a killing spree as a sniper by shooting women from far distances. In an attempt to get caught, he writes an anonymous letter to the police begging them to stop him.
Counter-EspionageCounter-Espionage · 1942
Counter-Espionage
★ 6.71942
MovieComedyMystery
The Lone Wolf tracks down Nazi spies in London during the German bombing.
Eight Iron MenEight Iron Men · 1952
Eight Iron Men
★ 6.61952
MovieDramaWar
During the World War II in Italy, Sergeant Joe Mooney is leading his small squad on the front-lines but is ordered to avoid rescuing a soldier trapped in no man's land.
Walk on the Wild SideWalk on the Wild Side · 1962
Walk on the Wild Side
★ 6.61962
MovieDrama
At a 1930s New Orleans bordello, Hallie is the main attraction for both clients and the shrewd madam. The arrival of Dove Linkhorn, her lovesick sweetheart from three years ago, disrupts the normal and triggers a chain of events involving a number of people, including the young woman he travelled with, who is now the Doll House's newest employee.
Broken LanceBroken Lance · 1954
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★ 6.51954
MovieAdventureDrama
Tensions erupt within an Arizona cattle baron's household when his three sons vie for control of the ranch.
The Left Hand of GodThe Left Hand of God · 1955
The Left Hand of God
★ 6.31955
MovieDramaAdventure
A man in priestly robes, seemingly the long-awaited Father O'Shea, arrives at a little-frequented Catholic mission in 1947 China. Though the man seems curiously uncomfortable with his priestly duties, his tough tactics prove very successful in the Seven Villages, as around them China disintegrates in civil war and revolution. But he has a secret, and his friendship with mission nurse Anne (an attractive war widow) seems to be taking on an unpriestly tone.
Alvarez KellyAlvarez Kelly · 1966
Alvarez Kelly
★ 6.21966
MovieWesternWar
In 1864, during the American Civil War, Mexican cattleman Alvarez Kelly supplies the Union with cattle until unexpected circumstances force him to change his customers.
Back to BataanBack to Bataan · 1945
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★ 6.11945
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A U.S. Army colonel leads local fighters in a guerrilla campaign against the Japanese in the Philippines.
Where Love Has GoneWhere Love Has Gone · 1964
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★ 6.11964
MovieDrama
A divorced couple's teen-age daughter stands trial for stabbing her mother's latest lover.

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