Dial 999 (1955): cast, story & where to watch
1955 · Film · ★ 4.4
Released in 1955, Dial 999 is a thriller and mystery film directed by Montgomery Tully, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. A man tells his wife that the police are after him for having killed a bookie during an alcoholic binge, but that he is innocent and is being framed for the murder. The wife and her brother hide him and try to find out who the real killer was. The more they investigate, the more holes they begin to find in the husband's story.
Who’s in it. Dial 999 stars Gene Nelson as Greg Carradine, Mona Freeman as Terry Moffat Carradine, John Bentley as Det. Sgt. Seagrave and Michael Goodliffe as John Moffat, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 4.4/10, Dial 999 has proved divisive with audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Dial 999 page.
If you liked it. Fans of Dial 999 tend to enjoy The Dark Knight, Pulp Fiction, Parasite and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Dial 999 (1955)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Dial 999 change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Dial 999 worth watching?
- Dial 999 holds an audience score of 4.4 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy thriller and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Dial 999?
- Dial 999 stars Gene Nelson, Mona Freeman, John Bentley, Michael Goodliffe and Michael Golden.
- When was Dial 999 released?
- Dial 999 was released in 1955, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.