Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947): cast, story & where to watch
1947 · Film · ★ 5.3
Released in 1947, Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome is an action, thriller, drama and crime film directed by John Rawlins, running about 65 minutes. “KARLOFF PETRIFIES THEM!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. A gang of criminals, which includes a piano player and an imposing former convict known as 'Gruesome', has found out about a scientist's secret formula for a gas that temporarily paralyzes anyone who breathes it. When Gruesome accidentally inhales some of the gas and passes out, the police think he is dead and take him to the morgue, where he later revives and escapes. This puzzling incident attracts the interest of Dick Tracy, and when the criminals later use the gas to rob a bank, Tracy realizes that he must devote his entire attention to stopping them.
Who’s in it. Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome stars Boris Karloff as Gruesome, Ralph Byrd as Dick Tracy, Anne Gwynne as Tess Trueheart and Edward Ashley as Dr. L.E. Thal, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.3/10, Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. In US you can stream it on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel and Philo and rent or buy it from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies, YouTube and FlixFling. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King, Inception and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome (1947)?
- In US, Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV and MGM+ Amazon Channel, and rent or buy from Amazon Video, Google Play Movies and YouTube. Availability varies by country — check our where-to-watch page for every region.
- Is Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome worth watching?
- Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome holds an audience score of 5.3 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy action, thriller, drama and crime. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome?
- Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome stars Boris Karloff, Ralph Byrd, Anne Gwynne, Edward Ashley and June Clayworth.
- When was Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome released?
- Dick Tracy Meets Gruesome was released in 1947, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.