The Maltese Falcon: San Francisco private detective Sam Spade takes on a case that involves him with three eccentric criminals, a gorgeous liar, and their quest for a priceless statuette, with the stakes rising after his partner is murdered. #31 on AFI’s 100 Years, 100 Movies, it helped to launch Humphrey Bogart’s career. He goes on to play characters similar to Spade in other iconic films like Casablanca and The Big Sleep COMP TITLES It's a Wonderful Life Birds Bridge on the River Kwai (Casablanca upcoming 4K release)