Dick Tracy's Dilemma
DEATH BATTLE... with Hook of Doom!
1947 · 1h · Approved
Crime, Drama
Directed by
John Rawlins
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Dick Tracy's Dilemma
Overview
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.
Director and cast
- John Rawlins Director
- Ralph Byrd as Dick Tracy
- Lyle Latell as Pat Patton
- Kay Christopher as Tess Trueheart
- Jack Lambert as Steve "The Claw" Michel
- Ian Keith as Vitamin Flintheart
- Bernadene Hayes as Longshot Lillie the Fence
- Jimmy Conlin as Sightless
- William B. Davidson as Peter Premium
- Tony Barrett as Sam
- Tom Keene as Fred
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