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Dick Tracy’s Dilemma (1947): Cast, Plot & Where to Watch

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma (1947) movie poster

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma is a 1947 crime drama directed by John Rawlins, starring Ralph Byrd as Dick Tracy, William B. Davidson and Al Bridge. It runs 1 hour. Stream it on Artiflix and Cineverse, or rent or buy it on Amazon Video and Fandango At Home.

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Dick Tracy’s Dilemma (1947) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h (60 min)
Director
John Rawlins
Genres
Crime , Drama
Original language
English
Studio
RKO Radio Pictures
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Dick Tracy’s Dilemma About?

The premise of Dick Tracy’s Dilemma without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

Detective Dick Tracy is drawn into a tangled case involving the theft of a massive consignment of fur coats, a suspected insurance fraud, and a series of murders. All clues point to a formidable criminal known as the Hook of Doom, a massive thug who replaces his right hand with a metal hook.

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma Themes & Keywords

· 15 tags
  • based on comic strip
  • based on comic
  • sequel
  • third part
  • psychotronic film
  • proto giallo
  • camp
  • dick tracy character
  • right
  • murder
  • fur coat
  • dilemma
+3 more
  • insurance fraud
  • hook for a hand
  • detective
Where to watch

Where to Watch Dick Tracy’s Dilemma

Stream it on Artiflix and Cineverse, or rent or buy it from Amazon Video and Fandango At Home. US availability and prices from JustWatch.

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Cast & crew

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma Cast & Characters

Ralph Byrd leads the cast as Dick Tracy, with William B. Davidson as Peter Premium and Al Bridge as Mr. Cudd (uncredited). Directed by John Rawlins; 29 actors are credited in all.

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Plot

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma Plot Summary

What happens in Dick Tracy’s Dilemma from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

A ruthless killer called “the Claw” stalks a fur warehouse heist, setting off a tense chess game between a shrewd insurance investigator, a seasoned detective, and a web of shady accomplices. The Claw, a figure famed for dispatching victims with a prosthetic hook, strikes at Flawless Furs when his partners Ryan and Taylor break in and gun down a guard. At the crime scene, Detective Dick Tracy, Ralph Byrd, arrives alongside the fur company’s owner, Humphries, and the insurance representative, Peter Premium, William B. Davidson, while Mr. Cudd, Al Bridge, quietly notes the stakes. The insurance firm faces a 24-hour deadline to recover the stolen furs or pay out, a pressure that threads through every move after the body is hauled to the morgue.

Full summary

The whole story of Dick Tracy’s Dilemma, scene by scene

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Dick Tracy’s Dilemma Trailers & Videos

The trailer of Dick Tracy’s Dilemma.

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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 titular detective Dick Tracy?
Cars

Cars in Dick Tracy’s Dilemma

7 cars on screen, including the 1939 Buick Limited and the 1942 Chevrolet 'Art Deco'.

All 7 cars
  • 1939 Buick Limited in Dick Tracy’s Dilemma 1939 Buick Limited Important role
  • 1942 Chevrolet 'Art Deco' in Dick Tracy’s Dilemma 1942 Chevrolet 'Art Deco' Important role
  • 1936 De Soto Airstream in Dick Tracy’s Dilemma 1936 De Soto Airstream Important role
  • 1941 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser in Dick Tracy’s Dilemma 1941 Oldsmobile Custom Cruiser Important role
Details

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma Also Known As

8 alternative titles, including “Dick Tracy em Luta” and “Il dilemma di Dick Tracy”.

Also known as
  • Dick Tracy em Luta
  • Il dilemma di Dick Tracy
  • Recursos de Dick Tracy
  • Дик Трейси: Дилемма
  • Mark of the Claw
  • Dick Tracy vs. the Claw
  • Dick Tracy contre la griffe
  • Дилема Діка Трейсі

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FAQ

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma FAQ: Where to Watch, Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast, where to watch and post-credit scenes of Dick Tracy’s Dilemma, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Dick Tracy’s Dilemma?

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma runs 1 hour (60 minutes).

When was Dick Tracy’s Dilemma released?

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma was released on May 20, 1947.

Who directed Dick Tracy’s Dilemma?

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma was directed by John Rawlins.

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Who is in the cast of Dick Tracy’s Dilemma?

Dick Tracy’s Dilemma stars Ralph Byrd as Dick Tracy, William B. Davidson as Peter Premium and Al Bridge as Mr. Cudd (uncredited), among 29 credited actors.

Where can I watch Dick Tracy’s Dilemma?

In the US, Dick Tracy’s Dilemma is streaming on Artiflix, Cineverse and Fawesome and available to rent or buy on Amazon Video, Fandango At Home and FlixFling (availability from JustWatch).

Does Dick Tracy’s Dilemma have a post-credit scene?

No. Dick Tracy’s Dilemma has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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