Dick Tracy's Dilemma
1947, English. Directed by John Rawlins.
DEATH BATTLE... with Hook of Doom!
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.
- Runtime
- 1h 0m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- John RawlinsDirector
- Ralph ByrdDick Tracy
- Lyle LatellPat Patton
- Kay ChristopherTess Trueheart
- Jack LambertSteve "The Claw" Michel
- Ian KeithVitamin Flintheart
- Bernadene HayesLongshot Lillie the Fence
- Jimmy ConlinSightless
- William B. DavidsonPeter Premium
- Tony BarrettSam
- Tom KeeneFred
- Eddie BordenDrunk (uncredited)
- Al BridgeMr. Cudd (uncredited)
Details
- Released
- 20 May 1947
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Robert Stephen Brode
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What Dick Tracy's Dilemma is based on
Dick Tracy's Dilemma is based on Dick Tracy, a 1931 comic strip by Chester Gould.
Comic strip · 1931
Dick Tracy
By Chester Gould
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Dick Tracy
1937 · 5.2/10
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Dick Tracy Returns
1938 · 6.0/10
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Dick Tracy's G-Men
1939 · 5.2/10
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Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc.
1941 · 6.8/10
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1945 · 5.2/10
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Dick Tracy vs. Cueball
1946 · 5.4/10
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Dick Tracy's Dilemma: quick answers
What should I watch before Dick Tracy's Dilemma?
Watch Dick Tracy's G-Men (1939), Dick Tracy vs. Crime Inc. (1941), Dick Tracy (1945), and Dick Tracy vs. Cueball (1946) first, plus 2 earlier titles listed on this page.
What comes after Dick Tracy's Dilemma?
Next in the series: Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947).
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How long is Dick Tracy's Dilemma?
Dick Tracy's Dilemma runs 60 minutes (1h 0m).
Does Dick Tracy's Dilemma have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is Dick Tracy's Dilemma on?
Dick Tracy's Dilemma isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like Dick Tracy's Dilemma?
If you liked Dick Tracy's Dilemma, try Captain America, Batman and Robin, The Asphalt Jungle.
Who directed Dick Tracy's Dilemma?
Dick Tracy's Dilemma (1947) was directed by John Rawlins and stars Ralph Byrd, Lyle Latell, Kay Christopher.
What is Dick Tracy's Dilemma based on?
Dick Tracy's Dilemma is based on Dick Tracy, a 1931 comic strip by Chester Gould.