Differences Between The Book and The Film
The background that the movie provides for Nick is totally at odds with the book by Dashiell Hammett. In the book, Nick is of Greek origin. His father changed his surname from Charalambides to Charles to fit a photograph. The type of small town upbringing which is portrayed in the movie is also seemingly at odds with the characterization in the book.
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