Clive Owen Plays Sam Spade in The AMC+ Series Monsieur Spade: Cast Details and Trailer

The enigmatic trench-coated figure, Sam Spade, has been an enduring symbol of the noir detective genre since his inception. He first appeared in Dashiell Hammett's 1930 novel The Maltese Falcon and has since become a symbol of the genre that has extended his legacy from literature to film and television. Spade is a private investigator known for his stoic demeanor, sharp intellect, and moral compass.

He first appeared on the big screen in the 1941 film adaptation of The Maltese Falcon, where Humphrey Bogart played the role, which propelled the character into cinematic stardom. Bogart's portrayal established Spade's status as the quintessential detective, and other actors such as Ricardo Cortez, Warren William, and even Peter Falk have played the role in different adaptations.

The neo-crime limited series Monsieur Spade will debut on Sunday, January 14, 2024. Clive Owen (Children of Men, The Knick) stars as the hard-boiled private detective in the six-episode drama from AMC, AMC+, and Acorn TV.

The year is 1963, and the legendary Detective Sam Spade (Owen) is enjoying his retirement in the South of France. By contrast to his days as a private eye in San Francisco, Spade’s life in Bozouls is peaceful and quiet. But the rumored return of his old adversary will change everything. Six beloved nuns have been brutally murdered at the local convent. As the town grieves, secrets emerge, and new leads are established. Spade learns that the murders are somehow connected to a mysterious child who is believed to possess great powers.

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Set against the picturesque backdrop of France, Monsieur Spade was shot on-location with a prominent ensemble cast including up-and-comer Cara Bossom (Radioactive) as Teresa, Denis Ménochet (Inglourious Basterds) as Chief of Police Patrice Michaud, Louise Bourgoin (The Romanoffs) as Marguerite Devereaux, Chiara Mastroianni (On a Magical Night) as Gabrielle, Stanley Weber (Outlander) as Jean-Pierre Devereaux, Matthew Beard (The Imitation Game) as George Fitzsimmons, Jonathan Zaccaï (Robin Hood) as Philippe Saint-Andre, and Rebecca Root (The Queen’s Gambit) as Cynthia Fitzsimmons.

Adding to the star-studded lineup, Emmy, Golden Globe, and SAG Award-winner Alfre Woodard (Salem’s Lot, The Book of Clarence) as Virginia Dell, while Dean Winters (Lost Girls, John Wick) takes on the role of Father Matthew.

Monsieur Spade is co-created, written, and executive produced by Emmy Award-winners Scott Frank (The Queen’s Gambit, Logan, Minority Report), who also serves as director, and Tom Fontana (City on a Hill, Borgia, Oz). Barry Levinson, Teddy Schwarzman, Michael Heimler, Clive Owen, Caroline Benjo, Barbara Letellier, Simon Arnal, Carole Scotta, Carlo Martinelli, and David Helpern also serve as executive producers.

In conjunction with the Dashiell Hammett Estate, the series is produced by Black Bear and co-produced by Haut et Court TV (The Returned, No Man’s Land) who also handled local production services in France and Canal+. FilmNation Entertainment (I Know This Much Is True) handles international distribution outside of North America.

This contemporary take on the world of detectives promises to add a new layer to the legacy of the timeless character, Sam Spade.

Monsieur Spade is a neo-noir television series that revolves around a fictional private detective named Sam Spade. In the series, Spade is retired and living in the South of France but is brought out of retirement to investigate the murder of six nuns. There are rumors that an old adversary may be involved in the crime, and Spade must solve the mystery to bring justice to the victims.

• Executive producers Scott Frank, Tom Fontana, Clive Owen, Barry Levinson, and Teddy Schwarzman

• Written by Scott Frank and Tom Fontana

• Production company Black Bear Television

• Premiere Date: Sunday, January 14, 2024

• Detective Sam Spade first appeared in Dashiell Hammett's 1930 novel The Maltese Falcon.

• Limited series with six episodes,

• Episode Runtime 40-60 minutes

• Aired on AMC, AMC+, and Acorn TV

• Genre: Hard-Boild Detective Series, Neo-Noir Crime Drama
  

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