

The Black Bird
âWhy is everyone after George Segal's bird? Because he's Sam Spade Jr...and his falcon's worth a fortune!â
Overview
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.
Top Cast

George Segal
Sam Spade Jr.

Stéphane Audran
Anna Kemidov

Lionel Stander
Gordon Immerman

Lee Patrick
Effie

Elisha Cook Jr.
Wilmer Cook

Felix Silla
Litvak

Signe Hasso
Dr. Crippen

Vic Tayback
Warren Finley, Police Lieutenant

John Abbott
Duquai
Calvin Brown
Transvestite
Key Film Crew
Production Stats
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