The Black Bird

The Black Bird

Why is everyone after George Segal's bird? Because he's Sam Spade Jr...and his falcon's worth a fortune!

PG 1975 · 110 min · ★ 5.0 · Comedy

The son of famous detective Sam Spade carries on the family tradition of getting involved with the Maltese Falcon - and with the people who will stop at nothing, including murder, to get it.

Directed by David Giler · Written by Gordon Cotler

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