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.
- Won 3 Oscars
- 9 wins & 36 nominations total
Marvellee Cariaga
- Soprano
- (as Marvelee Cariaga)
- Director
- Writers
- All cast & crew
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Storyline
Did you know
- GoofsWhen 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
Big Boy Caprice: Wait a minute! Wait. I'm having a thought. Oh, yes. Oh, yes. I'm gonna have a thought. It's coming... It's gone.
- Crazy creditsThe opening Touchstone Pictures logo appears in black and white.
- ConnectionsFeatured in The Arsenio Hall Show: Episode dated 1 May 1990 (1990)
- SoundtracksSooner 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
Featured review
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!!
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!!
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- Release date
- Country of origin
- Language
- Also known as
- Thám tử Dick Tracy
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- 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
- Runtime1 hour 45 minutes
- Color
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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