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Overview

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5.9/10   22,751 votes
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Director:
Warren Beatty
Writers (WGA):
Chester Gould (characters created by)
Jim Cash (written by) ...
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Release Date:
15 June 1990 (USA) more
Tagline:
I'm on my way.
Plot:
The comic strip detective finds his life vastly complicated when Breathless Mahoney makes advances towards him while he is trying to battle Big Boy Caprice's united mob. full summary | add synopsis
Awards:
Won 3 Oscars. Another 5 wins & 26 nominations more
NewsDesk:
(31 articles)
Dick Tracy style watch phone to launch next month
 (From BoxWish. 9 July 2009, 4:18 AM, PDT)

The Mad(onna) Hatter
 (From FilmExperience. 23 June 2009, 10:52 AM, PDT)

User Comments:
Why Wait for the Sunday Funnies Section? more
US TV Schedule:
Sat. July 185:00 PMTCM   

Cast

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Additional Details

Runtime:
103 min | Finland:101 min | Germany:101 min | USA:105 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color (Technicolor)
Aspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
70 mm 6-Track (analog 70 mm prints) | CDS (digital 70 mm prints) | Dolby (35 mm prints)

Fun Stuff

Trivia:
Danny Elfman was hired to compose the film score because Warren Beatty was impressed with his work on Batman (1989). Of working with Beatty, Elfman has said "Warren was insane". more
Goofs:
Continuity: When Big Boy Caprice has all the mob bosses together, Itchy stands behind him. In a close-up, Itchy scratches his neck with his right hand. But then it cuts back to Big Boy and Itchy has his right hand at his side. more
Quotes:
[first lines]
Radio Announcer: Gangland enforcers broke the arms of an elderly newsdealer this afternoon when he refused to share his week's receipts with them. Stacks of newspapers were tossed in the gutter as the thugs wrecked the business and made their getaway. Lunchtime crowds were paralyzed by the suddenness of the crime. Not a hand was raised in protest.
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Movie Connections:
Referenced in "Saturday Night Live: Ashton Kutcher/50 Cent (#28.18)" (2003) more
Soundtrack:
Back In Business more

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16 out of 18 people found the following comment useful:-
Why Wait for the Sunday Funnies Section?, 12 October 2003
8/10
Author: pamkirkliz from Chicago

"Dick Tracy" is one of our family's favorites -- the actors are great -- the art direction is exceptional -- the music is magic. It's not supposed to be "To Kill A Mockingbird" -- it's a fun experience.

Stephen Sondhemim's songs are stellar: "Back in Business" is energetic, "Sooner or Later" is just right, "What Can You Lose" is haunting -- even tunes like "Live Alone and Like It" add to the story

Got to love the giddily over-the-top performances of Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, Glenn Headly, Charlie Korsmo, Mandy Patinkin, James Caan, Dick Van Dyke, supporting villains... The list is far too long. And, yes -- even Madonna and Warren Beatty are awesome. Written with a smile a minute (how many times have we looked at each other and said, "Wait a minute -- I'm having a thought -- it's gone!"?).

However, one of most telling things about in this film is that everyone involved seems to be having a good time -- and that above all adds to the enjoyment for the viewer. So, if you haven't already, why not give "Dick Tracy" a chance -- accept it for what it is -- a Sunday comic strip brought to life -- and in a wonderful way!!

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