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Dial 1119 is a 1950 film noir directed by Gerald Mayer, nephew of Louis B. Mayer. The film stars Marshall Thompson as a deranged escaped killer holding the customers of a bar hostage. The telephone number "1119" is the police emergency number used in the film.
Dial 1119: Directed by Gerald Mayer. With Marshall Thompson, Virginia Field, Andrea King, Sam Levene. An escaped psychiatric patient causes havoc.
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- Film-Noir, Thriller
- Gerald Mayer
- 1950-11-03
A taut and suspenseful B-movie, Dial 1119 is distinguished by the crisp black-and-white cinematography of Paul C. Vogel (He worked on such film noir favorites as Lady in the Lake, 1947) and the excellent ensemble cast which includes Virginia Field, Andrea King, Leon Ames, Keith Brasselle, and William Conrad (star of TV's detective series ...
- Gerald Mayer, Sid Sidman
- Marshall Thompson
Dial 1119. Delusional patient Gunther Wyckoff (Marshall Thompson) escapes from a mental institution intent on locating and killing Dr. John Faron (Sam Levene), whose...
- Crime, Drama
- Gerald Mayer
- David Nusair
- Marshall Thompson
A mentally ill killer escapes from a psychiatric clinic and takes six hostages in a bar. The film explores the moral dilemma of whether to execute or rehabilitate him, and the personal stories of the hostages and the police.
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May 12, 2023 · “When you see this man… Dial 1119”Theatrical trailer for DIAL 1119 (1950).http://www.discape.ca/film/dial-1119-1950
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Directed by Gerald Mayer. 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, holds the patrons of a bar hostage. Cast. Crew. Details. Genres. Releases.