Dick Tracy (1990): Cast, Ratings, Box Office & Plot
Dick Tracy is a 1990 action thriller starring Charlie Korsmo, Warren Beatty and Chuck Hicks. It brings to the screen characters from The Complete Dick Tracy, Volume 1: 1931–1933 by Chester Gould and Max Allan Collins. It runs 1 hour 45 minutes and earned $162.7 million worldwide on a $47 million budget. It won 3 Oscars, including Art Direction and Makeup, and 5 awards in all. Critics gave it 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 45m (105 min)
- Original language
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English - Budget
- $47M
- After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Dick Tracy About?
The premise of Dick Tracy without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A hard-boiled detective, Dick Tracy, pursues the notorious crime boss Big Boy Caprice in this stylish, pulp-inspired thriller. His investigation becomes complicated by the arrival of Breathless Mahoney, a captivating singer who may hold the key to bringing down the kingpin. As Tracy tries to unravel her secrets, he finds himself drawn to her allure, creating tension with his girlfriend, Tess. The case proves to be more dangerous and complex than he initially anticipated.
Dick Tracy Themes & Keywords
· 50 tags- based on comic strip
- detective
- police detective
- dick tracy
- crime boss
- singer
- police
- gangster boss
- police raid
- femme fatale
- neo noir
- independent film
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- christmas
- city
- urban setting
- saying thank you
- blonde
- murder victim
- murder by gunshot
- killed with a gun
- villain
- man tied up
- cement shoes
- handcuffed man
- dick tracy character
- new year's eve
- candy cinema
- slimehouse
- chanteuse
- police procedural crime
- based on comic
- female nudity
- based on comic book
- frame up
- victim
- hunger
- tied to a chair
- evil man
- art deco
- gunfire
- jacket
- yellow jacket
- hat
- yellow hat
- orphan
- gangster
- love
- criminal
- crime lord
- two word title
Dick Tracy Cast
Charlie Korsmo leads the cast, with Warren Beatty and Chuck Hicks.
Also Starring in Dick Tracy
· 4 moreDick Tracy Reviews & Ratings
Critics gave Dick Tracy 63% on Rotten Tomatoes and 68 on Metacritic, and IMDb users rate it 6.2/10.
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IMDb 6.2 /10
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Rotten Tomatoes 63% Tomatometer
Popcornmeter 53%
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Metacritic 68 Metascore
User score 6.4
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TMDB 62% User score
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Dick Tracy Plot Summary
What happens in Dick Tracy from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 3-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
At an illegal card game, a young street urchin known as Kid (played by Charlie Korsmo) witnesses a brutal massacre involving a group of mobsters named Shoulders, Stooge, the Rodent, the Brow, and Little Face. This violent act is carried out by Flattop (William Forsythe) and Itchy (Ed O’Ross), who are working for the notorious Alphonse “Big Boy” Caprice (Al Pacino). Big Boy’s crime organization is ruthlessly taking control of small businesses across the city.
Full summary
The whole story of Dick Tracy, scene by scene
Dick Tracy Box Office & Budget
Dick Tracy grossed $162.7 million worldwide on a $47 million budget, 3.5 times what it cost. $103.7 million came from the US and Canada and $59 million (36%) from the rest of the world.
Worldwide gross
$162.7M
3.5× its budget
- US & Canada
- $103.7M
- International
- $59M
- Budget
- $47M
Dick Tracy Awards & Nominations
Dick Tracy won 3 Oscars, including Art Direction and Makeup, and 5 awards in all. Its biggest night was the Oscars 1991, with 3 wins from 7 nominations.
5 wins19 nominations4 ceremonies
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Oscars 1991 3 wins · 7 nominations- Won Art Direction
- Won Makeup
- Won Music (Original Song)
- Nominated Actor in a Supporting Role – Al Pacino
- Nominated Cinematography
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BAFTA 1991 2 wins · 7 nominations- Won Best Makeup and Hair
- Won Best Production Design
- Nominated Best Actor in a Supporting Role – Al Pacino
- Nominated Best Costume Design
- Nominated Best Editing
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Golden Globes 1991 3 nominations -
Saturn Awards 1991 2 nominations- Nominated Best Actress
- Nominated Best Supporting Actor – Al Pacino
Dick Tracy Trailers & Videos
The trailer of Dick Tracy.
How Well Do You Know Dick Tracy?
10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.
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Who plays the role of the crime lord Alphonse 'Big Boy' Caprice?
Cars in Dick Tracy
35 cars on screen, including the 1937 Chrysler Imperial and the 1936 Ford V8 De Luxe.
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1936 Ford V8 Standard Main role -
Auburn Speedster Replica Important role
Dick Tracy Also Known As
10 alternative titles, including “ディック・トレイシー” and “딕 트레이시”.
- Also known as
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- ディック・トレイシー
- 딕 트레이시
- Дик Трэйси
- 至尊神探
- Ντικ Τρέισι
- דיק טרייסי
- Дик Трейси
- Dikas Treisis
- Дік Трейсі
- 狄克崔西, დიკ ტრეისი
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Movies Like Dick Tracy
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Dick Tracy, Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. and Dick Tracy vs. Cueball.
Dick Tracy FAQ: Cast, Box Office & Awards
Runtime, release date, cast, box office, ratings, awards and post-credit scenes of Dick Tracy, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Dick Tracy?
Dick Tracy runs 1 hour 45 minutes (105 minutes).
When was Dick Tracy released?
Dick Tracy was released on June 15, 1990.
Who is in the cast of Dick Tracy?
Dick Tracy stars Charlie Korsmo, Warren Beatty and Chuck Hicks, among 8 credited actors.
How much did Dick Tracy make at the box office?
Dick Tracy grossed $162.7 million worldwide ($103.7 million domestic, $59 million international) on a budget of $47 million.
How is Dick Tracy rated?
Dick Tracy has 6.2/10 on IMDb, 63% on Rotten Tomatoes, 68 on Metacritic and 62% on TMDB.
What awards did Dick Tracy win?
Dick Tracy won 5 awards from 19 nominations, including Art Direction at the Oscars 1991.
Does Dick Tracy have a post-credit scene?
No. Dick Tracy has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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