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Dick Tracy

  • 1990
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  • 1h 45m
IMDb RATING
6.2/10
68K
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Warren Beatty in Dick Tracy (1990)
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.
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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.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.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.

  • Director
    • Warren Beatty
  • Writers
    • Chester Gould
    • Jim Cash
    • Jack Epps Jr.
  • Stars
    • Warren Beatty
    • Madonna
    • Al Pacino
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • IMDb RATING
    6.2/10
    68K
    YOUR RATING
    POPULARITY
    4,292
    216
    • Director
      • Warren Beatty
    • Writers
      • Chester Gould
      • Jim Cash
      • Jack Epps Jr.
    • Stars
      • Warren Beatty
      • Madonna
      • Al Pacino
    • 221User reviews
    • 99Critic reviews
    • 68Metascore
  • See production info at IMDbPro
    • Won 3 Oscars
      • 9 wins & 37 nominations total

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    Warren Beatty
    Warren Beatty
    • Dick Tracy
    Madonna
    Madonna
    • Breathless Mahoney
    Al Pacino
    Al Pacino
    • Big Boy Caprice
    Charlie Korsmo
    Charlie Korsmo
    • Kid
    Michael Donovan O'Donnell
    • McGillicuddy
    Jim Wilkey
    Jim Wilkey
    • Stooge
    Stig Eldred
    • Shoulders
    Neil Summers
    Neil Summers
    • The Rodent
    Chuck Hicks
    Chuck Hicks
    • The Brow
    Lawrence Steven Meyers
    • Little Face
    William Forsythe
    William Forsythe
    • Flattop
    Ed O'Ross
    Ed O'Ross
    • Itchy
    Glenne Headly
    Glenne Headly
    • Tess Trueheart
    Marvellee Cariaga
    • Soprano
    • (as Marvelee Cariaga)
    Michael Gallup
    • Baritone
    Seymour Cassel
    Seymour Cassel
    • Sam Catchem
    James Keane
    James Keane
    • Pat Patton
    Charles Durning
    Charles Durning
    • Chief Brandon
    • Director
      • Warren Beatty
    • Writers
      • Chester Gould
      • Jim Cash
      • Jack Epps Jr.
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    User reviews221

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    7Scorsese_Fan44

    Fun, Exciting and Underrated.

    After seeing Dick Tracy in the 6.99$ bin at Future Shop I decided to give it a go with no previous knowledge and being a big fan of Mafia and Crime movies. I was very surprised to see a very fun, smart entertaining movie with solid performances throughout. The movie moves along well, it has of course another solid performance from Warren Beatty, but the real standouts of the film are Al Pacino and Madonna. I was happy to find out that Pacino was nominated for his performance as an over the top gangster trying to take down the city. Madonna was great as the damsel in distress, she really impressed me and added depth to her performance. If you go in with the attitude of wanting to watch a fun, smart movie with great acting and a solid script then give Dick Tracy a try. I don't think you will be disappointed. And Watch for the cameos from Paul Sorvino, James Caan, Kathy Bates and Dustin Hoffman among others.
    tfrizzell

    It Does Make an Impression.

    An all-star cast, vivid colors that could give you a headache and Madonna's sizzling performance made many think that "Dick Tracy" is much better than it actually is. It is one of those typical quantity over quality projects that uses smoke and mirrors to make the audience think that it is something unique and intriguing. However, the film is little more than a comic strip that jumps up at you ala the "Superman" or "Batman" group of films. Warren Beatty's performance and in-your-face direction are not totally successful. The seemingly endless name of cast members also becomes dizzying. Al Pacino (Oscar-nominated) steals every scene and pulls a Jack Nicholson from "Batman" out of his hat. "Dick Tracy" is a good film, but it is far from being a masterpiece. 4 stars out of 5.
    masterbrain_27

    Film Noir in Technicolor

    First and Formost, this movie hits the comic strip right on the nose (it was goofy looking and freak'n violent). The one thing that always gets me is that we have detectives, feme fatales, rutheless gangsters, exploding cars and machine guns, all done in super bright rainbow colors. I find that the bright colors really pull this movie off, It conveys the whole "comic book" idea, better than the giant balloons from Batman, the verbaitum sound effects from X men, and certainly those annoying "panel" shots from hulk.
    8pamkirkliz

    Why Wait for the Sunday Funnies Section?

    "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!!
    9ccthemovieman-1

    Incredible Colors, Incredible Cast

    This is amazing-looking movie with the whole thing done in just six or seven colors. When it came out over 15 years ago, it stunned audiences with its color scheme, being so different from anything else that had ever been put on film. Those colors, for me at least, make this an absolutely fascinating film to watch. There are literally thousands of scenes I wish could freeze and somehow convert them to a painting to study for their artwork.

    The characters and the story don't match up to the greatness of the photography, but they are all over-the-top, especially the villains. The famous actors who played them here must have a had a lot of fun on the set playing "Flatop," "Pruneface," "Lips," "Mumbles," etc.

    Meanwhile, Warren Beatty and Gleanne Hedley are good as Dick Tracey and girlfriend Tess Truehart, and she's as sweet and soft as her name. Another good addition is Charlie Korsmo as the delinquent young boy Dick and Tess take under their wing. The colorful other characters are played by Al Pacino, Dustin Hoffman, William Forysthe, Paul Sorvino, Mandy Patinkin, Madona and other names you know but are too numerous to list here. Check the full credits on the main page and you'll amazed.

    The only negatives I found were Pacino's voice which grates on you after awhile, Madonna's off-key singing voice and the fact that the film would have been better trimmed about 10 minutes. Those "faults" are all minor because overall, this is a fun movie....a cartoon strip coming to life in an incredibly-colorful fashion.....like nothing you have ever seen.

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    • Trivia
      Danny Elfman was hired to compose the film score because Warren Beatty was impressed with his work on Batman (1989). On working with Beatty, Elfman has said "Warren was insane".
    • Goofs
      When Dick Tracy jumps out of a window and slides down the lamp post, he bangs his head on the curve of the pole towards the top. (This was Beatty doing his own stunt.)
    • Quotes

      Dick Tracy: No grief for Lips?

      Breathless Mahoney: I'm wearing black underwear.

      Dick Tracy: You know, it's legal for me to take you down to the station and sweat it out of you under the lights.

      Breathless Mahoney: I sweat a lot better in the dark.

    • Crazy credits
      The opening Touchstone Pictures logo appears in black and white.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Arsenio Hall Show: Episode dated 1 May 1990 (1990)
    • Soundtracks
      Sooner Or Later (I Always Get My Man)
      Written by Stephen Sondheim

      Performed by Madonna

      Arranged by Jeremy Lubbock

      Strings Arranged by Shirley Walker

      Courtesy of Sire Records

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    • Release date
      • September 26, 1990 (France)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Thám tử Dick Tracy
    • Filming locations
      • Warner Brothers Burbank Studios - 4000 Warner Boulevard, Burbank, California, USA
    • Production companies
      • Touchstone Pictures
      • Silver Screen Partners IV
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    Box office

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    • Budget
      • $47,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross US & Canada
      • $103,738,726
    • Opening weekend US & Canada
      • $22,543,911
      • Jun 17, 1990
    • Gross worldwide
      • $162,738,726
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    Tech specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 45 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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