Dial 1119 (1950)
When you see this man... Dial 1119!
A deranged killer escapes from a mental institution. Intent on locating the psychiatrist whose testimony sent him to the asylum, he holds the patrons of a bar hostage.
Director: Gerald Mayer
Genre: Thriller, Crime
Runtime: 75 min
Release Date: November 3, 1950
Cast
- Marshall Thompson - Gunther Wyckoff
- Virginia Field - Freddy
- Andrea King - Helen
- Sam Levene - John D. Faron
- Leon Ames - Earl
- Keefe Brasselle - Skip
- Richard Rober - Henry Keiver
- James Bell - Harrison D. Barnes
- William Conrad - Chuckles
- Dick Simmons - Television Announcer
Screenplay
- Hugh King (Story)
- Don McGuire (Story)
- John Monks Jr. (Screenplay)
Music: André Previn
Cinematography: Paul Vogel
Editing: Newell P. Kimlin
Production: Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Human Trafficking Nightmare
Keywords
hostage, diner, film noir
Trailer
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Dial 1119 about?
- A deranged killer escapes from a mental institution. Intent on locating the psychiatrist whose testimony sent him to the asylum, he holds the patrons of a bar hostage.
- Who directed Dial 1119?
- Dial 1119 was directed by Gerald Mayer.
- Who stars in Dial 1119?
- Dial 1119 stars Marshall Thompson, Virginia Field, Andrea King, Sam Levene, Leon Ames, Keefe Brasselle.
- How long is Dial 1119?
- Dial 1119 has a runtime of 1h 15m (75 minutes).
- What genre is Dial 1119?
- Dial 1119 is a Thriller, Crime film.
- Where was Dial 1119 produced?
- Dial 1119 was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Dial 1119?
- The themes of Dial 1119 include: Kidnapping and Hostage Thriller, Human Trafficking Nightmare.