Dick Tracy's Dilemma

A brisk, pulpy little crime chase with a hook-handed menace, cheap but lively and easy to sit through.

Directed by

John Rawlins

Genres

Drama, Crime

Starring

Ralph Byrd, Lyle Latell, Kay Christopher

Tagline

DEATH BATTLE... with Hook of Doom!

Overview

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.

How it feels

Dark, tense, cynical and campy. Brisk and easy to follow.

About

Crime, greed, deception, justice

Content

Mild violence. No gore, sexual content or swearing.

Note

Written by AI, so it can be wrong. Full breakdown

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