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Dick Tracy vs. the Spider

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A criminal gang known as the Spider Ring attempts to bring down San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge using a secret sonic machine, then steals plans for a new high-speed airplane and later spreads counterfeit money. Their activities prompt an investigation by government agent Dick Tracy (Ralph Byrd) and his assistants, Steve Lockwood (Fred Hamilton) and Mike McGurk (Smiley Burnette). The ring's leader, a shadowy figure called The Lame One, soon attacks Tracy's brother to stop the investigation.

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Alan Ng Film Threat Sadly, I found the movie to be a slog to get through. Rated: 5/10 Mar 21, 2023 Full Review Read all reviews

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Audience Member Something about this story does not appeal to me. The fact that Dick would constantly leave his leading girls behind and practically forget them for meals did not seen appealing. The main character Dick Tracy almost seems flat in this film and I have very little emotional investment in the character. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 01/25/23 Full Review Audience Member This review is for the 15 chapter serial. Starts out terrifically, but gets incredibly repetitive and boring the further along it goes. I'm not sure why this one has such a great reputation. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Audience Member ok serial version of this tale Rated 3 out of 5 stars 01/21/23 Full Review Audience Member Could have been a lot better. Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 02/10/23 Full Review david h Very good adaptation. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 03/30/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis A criminal gang known as the Spider Ring attempts to bring down San Francisco's Golden Gate Bridge using a secret sonic machine, then steals plans for a new high-speed airplane and later spreads counterfeit money. Their activities prompt an investigation by government agent Dick Tracy (Ralph Byrd) and his assistants, Steve Lockwood (Fred Hamilton) and Mike McGurk (Smiley Burnette). The ring's leader, a shadowy figure called The Lame One, soon attacks Tracy's brother to stop the investigation.
Director
Alan James, Ray Taylor
Production Co
Republic Pictures (I)
Genre
Crime, Drama
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
May 22, 2017
Runtime
4h 50m