Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In

2023 0h 28m EN

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Synopsis

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Film experts Leonard Maltin and Ben Mankiewicz interview famous detective Dick Tracy about his life and career, with a surprise appearance by legendary actor and director Warren Beatty.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Warren Beatty
Dick Tracy / Self
Ben Mankiewicz
Self
Leonard Maltin
Self

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Warren Beatty
Writers: Warren Beatty, Chris Merrill
Languages: English

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RUNTIME

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Tight 28-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.

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ERA

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Released 3 years ago.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Dick Tracy Specials Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Warren Beatty, shot by Patrick Stewart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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ERA

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Original score by Valery Goldes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Robin Gonsalves shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Warren Beatty and Ben Mankiewicz and Leonard Maltin carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt26693773 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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Cinephile deep dive

The take

Warren Beatty directs. Patrick Stewart behind the camera. Valery Goldes scores. Robin Gonsalves cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Dialogue in English.

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1Tight 28-minute runtime — shorter than most television pilots.
2Released 3 years ago.
3Part of the "Dick Tracy Specials Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
4Directed by Warren Beatty, shot by Patrick Stewart. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Original score by Valery Goldes. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
6Editor Robin Gonsalves shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
7Warren Beatty and Ben Mankiewicz and Leonard Maltin carry the top of the cast.
8IMDB entry: tt26693773 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 1 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.