IMDb > Dick Barton Strikes Back (1949)

Dick Barton Strikes Back (1949) More at IMDbPro »


Overview

User Rating:
6.5/10   29 votes
MOVIEmeter: ?

Down 12% in popularity this week. See why on IMDbPro.

Director:

Godfrey Grayson

Writers:

Elizabeth Baron (writer)
Ambrose Grayson (screenplay)
more

Contact:

View company contact information for Dick Barton Strikes Back on IMDbPro.

Release Date:

April 1949 (UK) more

Genre:

Action | Crime | Sci-Fi more

Plot:

Special Agent Dick Barton uncovers a ring of international psychopathic criminals with plans to dominate the world using a terrifying weapon of mass destruction. | add synopsis

User Comments:

wow. unexpectedly brilliant. more (3 total)


Cast

  (Credited cast)
Don Stannard ... Dick Barton
Sebastian Cabot ... Alfonso Delmonte Fourcada
Jean Lodge ... Tina
James Raglan ... Lord Sir James A. Armadale
Bruce Walker ... Snowey White
Humphrey Kent ... Col. Gardner
John Harvey ... Maj. Henderson
Morris Sweden ... Agent Robert Creston
Tony Morelli ... Nicholas, thug with accordion
George Crawford ... Alex, a gunman
Sidney Vivian ... Insp. Burke
rest of cast listed alphabetically:
Jimmy O'Dea
Larry Taylor (as Laurie Taylor)
more
Create a character page for: ?

Additional Details

Also Known As:

Dick Barton and the Silent Plague (UK) (working title)
more

Runtime:

73 min

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Aspect Ratio:

1.37 : 1 more

Certification:

Finland:(Banned) | Sweden:15


Fun Stuff

Trivia:

First Hammer feature of John Harvey. more

Movie Connections:

Referenced in Ken Adam: Designing Bond (2000) (V) more

Soundtrack:

The Devil's Galop more


FAQ

This FAQ is empty. Add the first question.
6 out of 6 people found the following comment useful.
wow. unexpectedly brilliant., 9 December 2004

I was finally able to see this in a VERY nice three-film boxed DVD set of Dick Barton Hammer films from the late 40s. The first two (D.B. Special Agent, and D. B. At Bay) were both pretty bleak. So, I went into the final film with no great expectations. I was REALLY shocked by how good it was. The film is greatly strengthened by some incredible location filming, especially the extended scenes atop the Blackpool tower. My personal favorite moment was the bandleader directing a real packed dance hall full of revelers. It gave the "Dick must save the world!" storyline a bit of added significance to see a bit of documentary Humphrey Jennings-like texture thrown in. The story itself, about a new "sonic" weapon that can kill whole towns with pure sound, was clever too...Four stars! Oh, yes, and the villain has a harpsichord; this is always a nice touch!

Was the above comment useful to you?
more (3 total)

Message Boards

Discuss this movie with other users on IMDb message board for Dick Barton Strikes Back (1949)

Recommendations

If you enjoyed this title, our database also recommends:
- - - - -
The World Is Not Enough On Her Majesty's Secret Service 13 Lead Soldiers Carry on Spying Dick Barton at Bay
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
IMDb User Rating:
Show more recommendations

Related Links

Full cast and crew Company credits External reviews
IMDb Action section IMDb UK section Add this title to MyMovies

You may report errors and omissions on this page to the IMDb database managers. They will be examined and if approved will be included in a future update. Clicking the 'Update' button will take you through a step-by-step process.