Monsieur Spade, the iconic protagonist from Dashiell Hammett's 1930 novel "The Maltese Falcon," returns in the 1963 film as retired detective Sam Spade living his peaceful retirement in the South of France. Though content with his newfound tranquility, a return to his old adversary will upend everything. The town is reeling from six murdered nuns at their convent; secrets emerge and new leads are established. As Spade uncovers the connection between the murders and a mysterious child believed to possess great powers, he finds himself in the middle of a complex web of intrigue that challenges him once again.
A retired Spade, still grieving the loss of his former love, is forced to con...