The Falcon Takes Over (1942): cast, story & where to watch
1942 · Film · ★ 6
Released in 1942, The Falcon Takes Over is a crime and mystery film directed by Irving Reis, running about 65 minutes. “MYSTERY that you'll laugh at...when -- The Falcon TAKES OVER” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. While an escaped convict, Moose Malloy, goes in search of his ex-girlfriend Velma, police inspector Michael O'Hara attempts to track him assuming him to be a prime suspect for a number of mishaps.
Who’s in it. The Falcon Takes Over stars George Sanders as Gay Lawrence, Lynn Bari as Ann Riordan, James Gleason as Inspector Mike O'Hara and Allen Jenkins as Jonathan 'Goldy' Locke, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.0/10, The Falcon Takes Over has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. In US you can rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Falcon Takes Over page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Falcon Takes Over tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, The Godfather Part II and The Dark Knight.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Falcon Takes Over (1942)?
- In US, The Falcon Takes Over is available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Fandango At Home. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is The Falcon Takes Over worth watching?
- The Falcon Takes Over holds an audience score of 6.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in The Falcon Takes Over?
- The Falcon Takes Over stars George Sanders, Lynn Bari, James Gleason, Allen Jenkins and Helen Gilbert.
- When was The Falcon Takes Over released?
- The Falcon Takes Over was released in 1942, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.