Dick Tracy, Detective

Dick Tracy, Detective


Starring:Sam Ash, Gertrude Astor, Trevor Bardette, Tanis Chandler, Jack Chefe, Morgan Conway, Joseph Crehan, Mary Currier, Robert Douglas, Ralph Dunn, Bruce Edwards, Edythe Elliott, Franklin Farnum, Carl Faulkner, Jack Gargan, Edmund Glover, Jane Greer, William Halligan, Anne Jeffreys, Mickey Kuhn
Director: Lester William Berke, William Burke
Studio: Genius Entertainment
Product Type: DVD
Dick Tracy
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • Old Time Fun
  • Great movie for the dectective at heart
  • Dick Tracy
  • a good film bad judgement
  • Film/Comic Book Noir at its Best
 Dick Tracy
Starring: Marvelee Cariaga , Seymour Cassel , Charles Durning , Stig Eldred , and Charles Fleischer
Manufacturer: Walt Disney Video
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ASIN: B00005T7I1
Release Date: 2002-04-02

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A flawed but stylish adaptation of the Chester Gould comic strip by director Warren Beatty, who also stars in the title role. The minimalist plot involves a battalion of baddies who confront the intrepid detective in a series of strung-together vignettes. Al Pacino is a comedic if overblown standout as Big Boy Caprice, and Madonna simply smolders as aggressive blonde bombshell Breathless Mahoney. It matters not that the plot is Spartan, as this dazzling eye candy is much enhanced by Stephen Sondheim's songs, including the Academy Award-winning ditty, "Sooner or Later (I Always Get My Man)." Beatty took his cue from the source material and concentrated on the relationships between these people, whether strained, romantic, or hateful. The performances are subtle and more amusing than you would expect from such a visually bold picture. Shot in bright, primary colors, this also won Oscars for Best Art/Set Direction and Makeup (for those inventively hideous criminals). Watch for well-known names, such as Dustin Hoffman and Dick Van Dyke, in cameo appearances and supporting roles. --Rochelle O'Gorman

Description

Legendary police detective Dick Tracy is the only man tough enough to take on gangster boss Big Boy Caprice and his band of menacing mobsters. Dedicated to his work but at the same time devoted to his loyal girlfriend, Tess Trueheart, Tracy find himself torn between love and duty. His relentless crusade against crime becomes even more difficult when he gets saddled with an engaging orphan and meets seductive and sultry Breathless Mahoney, a torch singer determined to get the best of Tracy. A faceless character, the Blank, threatens both Tracy and Big Boy, and it takes all of Tracy's skills to save the city.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Old Time Fun.......2007-06-08

A good movie with lots of known players. Good clean fun. Brings back the good old days. Enjoyable.

5 out of 5 stars Great movie for the dectective at heart.......2007-05-15

Dick Tracy is an action packed classic detective story. The movie features loads of bad guys that each has a unique visual presence throughout the movie. Warren Beatty gives a realistic and believable performance as Dick Tracy himself. For those looking for some nostalgic Madonna action, look no further. She's stylish and sexy in those black outfits she wears.

If you're looking for a fun night at the movies, this is a winner!

5 out of 5 stars Dick Tracy.......2007-05-13

Excellent film! Excellent soundtrack! Seen it time and time again.

Why Marvell Cariaga is listed as the main star, I have no idea. Warren Beatty is the main character.

3 out of 5 stars a good film bad judgement.......2007-02-25

why is itevery time beatty enters the picture with a film hes gotta louse it up by acting in it i know he like to look at himself in the mirror but so dose every other director look at george lucas for example and you dont see him screwing all his films up well not all his films any way take this picture for instantce it could do without the love story and stick to the point of the plot getting caprice this is why sin city was great it stuck to the point second nobody cares for madonna somebody else that could have stayed out of this film ive read dick tracy its no brodway comic strip or disney for that matter frank miller should have taken over the screenplay and did it justice.hopefully somebody else will remake this film but with beatty fighting to ruin the strip yet again in court that wont be happening anytime soon.

5 out of 5 stars Film/Comic Book Noir at its Best.......2007-01-28

With great performances from Al Pacino to Dustin Hoffman, music by Sondheim and Danny Elfman, and beautiful colors and costumes, this is a truly unique and highly enjoyable movie each time you watch it.
Dick Tracy Collection: (Dick Tracy, Detective / Dick Tracy vs. Cueball / Dick Tracy's Dilemma / Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome)
Average customer rating: 4 out of 5 stars
  • For the Budget Conscious May I Suggest...
  • Dick Tracy: The Ultimate Collection
 Dick Tracy Collection: (Dick Tracy, Detective / Dick Tracy vs. Cueball / Dick Tracy's Dilemma / Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome)
Starring: Morgan Conway , Anne Jeffreys , Lyle Latell , Rita Corday , and Ian Keith
Director: Gordon Douglas , and John Rawlins
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ASIN: 6305493723
Release Date: 1999-10-26

Description

"Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome" starring Boris Karloff. Interview with creator Chester Gould. "Dick Tracy in B Flat" starring Bing Crosby (Tracy), Bob Hope, Frank Sinatra, Dinah Shore & Jimmy Durante. 4 Radio Broadcasts.

Customer Reviews:

3 out of 5 stars For the Budget Conscious May I Suggest..........2006-11-12

I just watched two of these Tracy flicks, Dick Tracy Detective and Dick Tracy meets Gruesome and both were pretty good. They are Universal productions so unlike a Monogram or similar studio, these have a decent production quality.
I wont review the movies here but if your a Tracy fan you'll enjoy them. I got three of these flicks on the 50 Movie Pack Mystery ASIN: B0001HAGTW here at Amazon, and it was half the price of this package, its only 3 of the 4 films but you get another 47 movies to make up for it and the prints were decent.

5 out of 5 stars Dick Tracy: The Ultimate Collection.......2001-02-20

If you liked the Dick Tracy comics, you'll love these 4 films. The first 2 on disc 1 star Morgan Conway, a little known actor, who does look the part. The other 2 on disc 2 bring back Ralph Byrd who played the role in 4 cliff hanger serials in the 30s. Plus there are some nice little extras after each movie on each side of each disc. So put on your yellow trenchcoats it's time for some grade B mysteries of grade A caliber.
Dick Tracy: 15 Chapter Serial
Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
  • Dick Tracy the Serial (B&W)
 Dick Tracy: 15 Chapter Serial
Starring: Ralph Byrd , Smiley Burnette , Francis X. Bushman , George de Normand , and John Dilson
Director: Alan James , and Ray Taylor
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ASIN: B0009OIEDM
Release Date: 2006-08-29

Product Description

With square-jawed Ralph Byrd as the title character, this serial is by far the best of the many Dick Tracy releases. Spanning 15 chapters of action and adventure, our hero faces a wicked criminal called the Spiderwho flies around in a killer-sound-wave-blasting contraption called The Wingand kidnaps the detectives brother. 1937/b&w/5 hrs/NR.

Customer Reviews:

5 out of 5 stars Dick Tracy the Serial (B&W).......2007-03-09

THE QUALITY IS GREAT NOTHING LIKE WHEN IT WAS ON VIDEO CASSETTE - I WAS VERY SUPRISED ABOUT IT. AS FAR AS THE SERIAL - I AM A SERIAL FAN AND IT IS GREAT.
Suspense Classics 4-Movie Pack - Dick Tracy Detective, Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome, Dick Tracy vs. Cueball, Shadow Strikes
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    		Suspense Classics 4-Movie Pack - Dick Tracy Detective, Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome, Dick Tracy vs. Cueball, Shadow Strikes
    Starring: Morgan Conway , Anne Jeffreys , Mike Mazurki , Jane Greer , and Lyle Latell
    Director: William A. Berke , John Rawlins , and Gordon Douglas
    Manufacturer: Mill Creek Entertainment
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      Starring: Dick Tracy Double Feature
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      ASIN: B0009P12Z8
      Release Date: 2006-08-29

      Product Description

      Seventy years, 11 movies, two TV series and four comic-strip incarnations after its 1931 debut, Dick Tracy stands as an American icon, justly served in these two films starring Morgan Conway as the square-jawed detective and Anne Jeffreys as Tess Trueheart. Includes Dick Tracy (1945/61 min.) and Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946/62 min.). B&w/NR.
      Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome/Dick Tracy, Detective
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        		Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome/Dick Tracy, Detective
        Starring: Boris Karloff; Morgan Conway
        Director: Multi
        Manufacturer: Miracle Pictures
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        ASIN: B0002PX5J6
        Release Date: 2002-02-02

        Product Description

        Double Feature, 2 Movies For The Price Of 1
        Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome / Dick Tracy, Detective
        Average customer rating: 5 out of 5 stars
        • TRACY MY HERO
        • Dick Tracy DVD
        		 Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome / Dick Tracy, Detective
        Starring: Dick Tracy
        Manufacturer: Marengo Films
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        ASIN: B00004WL4X
        Release Date: 2000-11-28

        Product Description

        DICK TRACY DETECTIVE-TRACY MEETS GRUESOME (DVD MOVIE)

        Customer Reviews:

        5 out of 5 stars TRACY MY HERO.......2005-05-05

        I have always loved mystery movies and this DVD has two! If you like the old films like the Thin Man, The Shadow, Mr.Wong Detective... you will love these two movies.

        Congratulations to Marengo Films... these are very nicely done. This DVD is a bargain.

        5 out of 5 stars Dick Tracy DVD.......2000-12-13

        This is a must for Dick Tracy Fans! This DVD released by Marengo Films pairs Dick Tracy Meets Grusome with Boris Karolff and Dick Tracy Detective. The presentation is very well done, the DVD cover has the old comic book look from the 1940's. All the detail is there, the quality is especially good and for the price you can't go wrong!
        Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
        Average customer rating: 3 out of 5 stars
        • Introducing Ian Keith As Vitamin Flintheart
        • Good Tracy adventure, but there are better.
        		 Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
        Starring: Morgan Conway , Anne Jeffreys , Lyle Latell , Rita Corday , and Ian Keith
        Director: Gordon Douglas
        Manufacturer: Alpha Video
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        ASIN: B00008AOV4
        Release Date: 2003-02-18

        Customer Reviews:

        3 out of 5 stars Introducing Ian Keith As Vitamin Flintheart.......2003-04-08

        DICK TRACY VERSUS CUEBALL was a 1946 movie about a bald-headed robber and murderer who was sought by Dick Tracy. It was the second Dick Tracy film produced by RKO Radio Pictures and it marked the final appearances of Morgan Conway in the role of Dick Tracy and Anne Jeffreys as Tess Trueheart. The cast also included Dick Wessell in the role of Cueball and Ian Keith as Vitamin Flintheart.

        3 out of 5 stars Good Tracy adventure, but there are better........2003-03-13

        The Dick Tracy movies from RKO offer a lot to keep them fresh even many years later. Without ever seeming spoofy, they inject a lot of Gould's cartoony sensibilities into what are basically hard-boiled thrillers.

        Dick Tracy Vs. Cueball offers fewer of these virtues than others. I enjoy all of these pictures, but will use this space to say why you may enjoy others better.

        Among DTvC's debits are the fact that Cueball is dull: he's simply a big bald thug, strong but not particularly smart. In addition, Vitamin Flintheart plays a role in this film; the actor portraying him is excellent, but the character is annoying and (despite his prominent role in the comic strips) out of place here, even though he is given a task to perform in the plot.

        The movie's worst crime is that Tracy's sidekick Pat is made to be too [clumsy]- three times Cueball escapes due solely to his incompetence.

        This is well-acted for a B-programmer, by a colorful cast, some of whom are given far too little to do. It is also less of a mystery than others; even when we know who is doing the killing in other Tracy movies, we don't know why. Here we know everything, and the story just sort of plays out without any real momentum being built until there is only 10 minutes left. There is a good chase climax which culminates ultimately in a weak, cop-out ending. There are also few of the noirish expressionistic shots that made the others so watchable. Like I said, it's all fine, but there are other episodes that are better than merely fine.

        I like fan-favorite Ralph Byrd in the Tracy role as well, but Morgan Conway always seemed more the Tracy type to me, and he acquits himself well in this, one of his two attempts. Anne Jeffries is also very appealing as Tess. But then you consider that other episodes also included Boris Karloff, Anne Gwynne and Jane Greer, then you start to wish for more here.

        I can't recommend buying this one individually when there are cheap collections of two or more Dick Tracy movies out there, but it IS inexpensive. And the quality of the dvd is quite good. I have noticed a marked increase in quality from Alpha Video since they first started to sell dvds.

        Bottom line: I recommend Dick Tracy, Detective and Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome over this one, for their more offbeat and chiaroscuro qualities.
        Great Detectives: Dick Tracy Detective/Dick Tracy
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          		Great Detectives: Dick Tracy Detective/Dick Tracy
          Starring: Great Detectives: Dick Tracy Detective
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          ASIN: B0007P0XZA
          Release Date: 2005-03-22
          Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome/Dick Tracy Dilemma
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            		Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome/Dick Tracy Dilemma
            Starring: Gruesome
            Manufacturer: Family Value Collection
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            ASIN: B0009VV6YY

            Product Description

            2 Movies on 1 DVD! Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947) Dick Tracy investigates the theft of a fortune of fur coats, a possible insurance swindle and several murders, all linked to a huge thug who wears a hook in place of his right hand. Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947) Boris Karloff plays a theif Gruesome, who renders his victims helpless with nerve gas.

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