Dial 999
Synopsis
A man tells his wife that the police are after him for having killed a bookie during an alcoholic binge, but that he is innocent and is being framed for the murder. The wife and her brother hide him and try to find out who the real killer was. The more they investigate, the more holes they begin to find in the husband's story.
Top Cast
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Gene Nelson
Greg Carradine
Mona Freeman
Terry Moffat Carradine
John Bentley
Det. Sgt. Seagrave
Michael Goodliffe
John Moffat
Michael Golden
The Chief Inspector
Paula Byrne
Vera Bellamy
Cyril Chamberlain
Anderson (murder victim)
Charles Victor
Tom Smithers
Kay Callard
Blonde at bar
Sydney Tafler
Alf Cressett
Charles Mortimer
Mr. Harding (publisher)
Release History & Theatrical Window
April 1, 1956
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Montgomery Tully
- Screenplay & Story
- Montgomery Tully, Bruce Graeme
- Original Title
- Dial 999
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 26m
- Production Studios
- Merton Park Studios
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Montgomery Tully
Montgomery Tully, Bruce Graeme
Phil Grindrod
Geoffrey Muller
Alec C. Snowden, Tony Owen
Department Leadership Roster
Montgomery Tully
Director
Alec C. Snowden
Producer
Phil Grindrod
Director of Photography
Montgomery Tully
Writer
Geoffrey Muller
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Dial 999
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Dial 999 about?
A man tells his wife that the police are after him for having killed a bookie during an alcoholic binge, but that he is innocent and is being framed for the murder. The wife and her brother hide him and try to find out who the real killer was. The more they investigate, the more holes they begin to find in the husband's story.
Who directed Dial 999?
Dial 999 was directed by Montgomery Tully.
Who stars in Dial 999?
The principal cast of Dial 999 includes Gene Nelson, Mona Freeman, John Bentley, Michael Goodliffe, Michael Golden.
When was Dial 999 released and how long is it?
Dial 999 was released in 1955 with a total runtime of 1h 26m.
Is Dial 999 based on a book or true story?
Dial 999 is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Bruce Graeme".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Dial 999?
Dial 999 holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).