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Dick Tracy hunts Splitface through a web of extortion, murder, and mystery in 1945's hard-boiled crime.

DICK TRACY

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1945 · 1h 1m · NR · Action / Crime / Mystery · IMDB TMDB

Police detective Dick Tracy must identify and apprehend a serial killer known as Splitface.

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What is Dick Tracy about?

Dick Tracy is a 1945 American action, crime, and mystery film directed by William Berke about a police detective tracking a serial killer called Splitface.

Synopsis

Dick Tracy, a supremely intelligent police detective, must solve a series of brutal murders in which the victims, all from different social and economic backgrounds, are viciously slashed to pieces by the one known as Splitface. Suspects abound but Tracy must find the common link of extortion and revenge before more are killed.
Details & Specs
Director
William Berke
Writers
Eric Taylor, Chester Gould
Release
1945
Runtime
1h 1m
Country
United States of America
Language
English
Also Known As
Dick Tracy, Detective, To simademeno ktinos, Det är från kriminalen, Дик Трейси, A Senda Misteriosa

Why Cult

Serial Killer Mystery

Dick Tracy is on the trail of Splitface, a slasher targeting victims across class lines, adding a chilling edge to classic detective fare.

Comic Strip Adaptation

The film brings Chester Gould's iconic comic detective to the screen, with Morgan Conway stepping into the role of Dick Tracy.

Noir Police Procedural

Packed with suspects and a ticking body count, this lean 61-minute crime tale delivers a punchy dose of 1940s noir atmosphere.

Questions from the Vault

What is Dick Tracy about? +

Dick Tracy is about a police detective who must identify and stop a serial killer known as Splitface, whose victims span different social and economic backgrounds.

When was Dick Tracy released? +

Dick Tracy was released in 1945.

Who directed Dick Tracy? +

Dick Tracy was directed by William Berke.

How long is Dick Tracy? +

Dick Tracy has a runtime of 61 minutes.

What genre is Dick Tracy? +

Dick Tracy is an action, crime, and mystery film.

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