Detective Dick Tracy joins Ben Mankiewicz and Leonard Maltin for a Zoom call to discuss the 1990 film adaptation of his character. Dick expresses disappointment with the portrayal of crime fighting in the film, calling it unrealistic and overly comedic. He praises earlier portrayals of himself by Ralph Byrd and Morgan Conway, which he considers more authentic. Warren Beatty, the director of the 1990 film, joins the call and Dick reiterates his concerns, leading to a meeting invitation for lunch.
Dick Tracy Special: Tracy Zooms In
Detective Dick Tracy shares his disappointment with the liberties taken in the Warren Beatty biopic, expressing his concerns to Ben Mankiewicz in a Zoom conversation.
