Warren Beatty, who produced, directed, and starred in “Dick Tracy,” was certainly going for something specific. The movie was shot only in primary colors, with the composition and lighting of an old-timey comic strip. Disney thought it had a hit on its hands, spending $100 million on production and marketing, but the movie ultimately sputtered and fizzled to a close. But here’s what amazing: it was nominated for SEVEN Academy Awards and ultimately won three. Zounds!
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