Dick Tracy
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Synopsis
Dick is faced with a series of brutal murders in which the victims, all from different social and economic backgrounds, are viciously slashed to pieces. Suspects abound but Tracy, getting a clue that there will be 15 murders in all, must find the common thread among the victims before more are killed.
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Top Cast
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Morgan Conway
Dick Tracy
Anne Jeffreys
Tess Trueheart
Mike Mazurki
'Splitface'
Jane Greer
Judith Owens
Lyle Latell
Pat Patton
Joseph Crehan
Chief Brandon
Mickey Kuhn
Junior
Trevor Bardette
Prof. Linwood J. Starling
Morgan Wallace
Steve Owens
Milton Parsons
Deathridge the Undetaker
William Halligan
Mayor
Sam Ash
Policeman (uncredited)
Gertrude Astor
Woman (uncredited)
Tanis Chandler
Miss Stanley (uncredited)
Jack Chefe
Paradise Club Headwaiter (uncredited)
Mary Currier
Dorothy Stafford (uncredited)
Ralph Dunn
Detective Manning (uncredited)
Bruce Edwards
Police Sergeant (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 1, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- William Berke
- Screenplay & Story
- Eric Taylor
- Original Score
- Roy Webb
- Original Title
- Dick Tracy
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 1m
- Production Studios
- RKO Radio Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
William Berke
Eric Taylor, Chester Gould
Roy Webb
Frank Redman
Ernie Leadlay
Herman Schlom
Department Leadership Roster
William Berke
Director
Eric Taylor
Screenplay
Ernie Leadlay
Editor
Herman Schlom
Producer
Frank Redman
Director of Photography
Roy Webb
Original Music Composer
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dick Tracy
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dick Tracy about?
Dick is faced with a series of brutal murders in which the victims, all from different social and economic backgrounds, are viciously slashed to pieces. Suspects abound but Tracy, getting a clue that there will be 15 murders in all, must find the common thread among the victims before more are killed.
Who directed Dick Tracy?
Dick Tracy was directed by William Berke.
Who stars in Dick Tracy?
The principal cast of Dick Tracy includes Morgan Conway, Anne Jeffreys, Mike Mazurki, Jane Greer, Lyle Latell.
When was Dick Tracy released and how long is it?
Dick Tracy was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 1m.
Who composed the musical score for Dick Tracy?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Dick Tracy was composed by Roy Webb.
Is Dick Tracy based on a book or true story?
Dick Tracy is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Chester Gould".