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The Falcon Takes Over

1942Movie1 h 5 minNR

CrimeMystery
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–45%
57
DecentGoodWatch score
IMDb6.4Rotten Tomatoes–45%

Summary

One night in New York, beefy escaped convict Moose Malloy hunts for his ex-girlfriend Velma, leaving a trail of mayhem behind him. Velma seems to be well-hidden, and adventurer The Falcon, intrigued, investigates on his own, approaching the heart of the mystery via a varied sequence of shady characters and attractive women.

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  • Family movie night
  • Friends night
  • Teens

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Directed by
Irving Reis
Written by
Lynn Root, Raymond Chandler, Frank Fenton
Produced by
Howard Benedict
Music by
Roy Webb, C. Bakaleinikoff

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May 29, 1942 · 1 h 5 min · NR

Released
May 29, 1942
Runtime
1 h 5 min
Age rating
NR
Content
Violence
Genres
Crime, Mystery
Original language
English
Made in
United States
Available in
2 countries

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Where can I stream The Falcon Takes Over?

Kanopy

In the United States, The Falcon Takes Over is free with ads on Kanopy. You can rent or buy it from Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home.

Is The Falcon Takes Over worth watching?

57
DecentGoodWatch score

Opinions are mixed, with a GoodWatch score of 57 (IMDb 6.4).

Is The Falcon Takes Over a sequel?

  1. The Gay Falcon (1941)
  2. A Date with the Falcon (1942)
  3. The Falcon Takes Over (1942)
  4. The Falcon's Brother (1942)
  5. The Falcon Strikes Back (1943)
  6. The Falcon in Danger (1943)
  7. The Falcon and the Co-Eds (1943)
  8. The Falcon Out West (1944)
  9. The Falcon in Mexico (1944)
  10. The Falcon in Hollywood (1944)
  11. The Falcon in San Francisco (1945)
  12. The Falcon's Alibi (1946)
  13. The Falcon's Adventure (1946)
  14. Devil's Cargo (1948)
  15. Appointment with Murder (1948)
  16. Search for Danger (1949)

Yes: it's movie 3 of 16 in its series, after A Date with the Falcon (1942) and before The Falcon's Brother (1942).

Is The Falcon Takes Over okay for kids?

NRViolence

Yes: it's rated NR in the United States for violence, and the viewing guide lists it for family nights.

Can I half-watch The Falcon Takes Over?

Easy watchDemanding

Yes: it's easy to follow, with complexity at only 5 of 10, and the viewing guide calls it drop-in friendly.

Is The Falcon Takes Over good for date night?

and 3 moreFamily Movie NightPartner WatchAdultsFriends NightIntergenerational

It's better for a family night: romance is 6 of 10, and the viewing guide lists it for families.