Dial Red O (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 5.9
Released in 1955, Dial Red O is a drama, crime and mystery film directed by Daniel B. Ullman, running about 63 minutes. “THE WAY SHE LOVED ONE MAN...Became a murder rap for another!” — that tagline sets the tone.
What it’s about. The first of the five films where Bill Elliott played a detective lieutenant in the L.A Sheriff's department, Dial Red "O" (the correct title with the number 0 (zero), as on a telephone dial, shown in ") opens with war-torn veteran Ralph Wyatt getting word that his wife is divorcing him, and he flees the psychiatric ward of the veteran's hospital, wanting to talk to her. His escape touches off an all-out manhunt, led by Lieutenant Andy Flynn of the sheriff's department.
Who’s in it. Dial Red O stars Bill Elliott as Andy Flynn / Andy Doyle, Helene Stanley as Connie Wyatt, Keith Larsen as Ralph Wyatt and Paul Picerni as Norman Roper, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 5.9/10, Dial Red O has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dial Red O page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dial Red O tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dial Red O (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dial Red O change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dial Red O worth watching?
- Dial Red O holds an audience score of 5.9 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dial Red O?
- Dial Red O stars Bill Elliott, Helene Stanley, Keith Larsen, Paul Picerni and Jack Kruschen.
- When was Dial Red O released?
- Dial Red O was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 63 minutes.