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The Detective (1968)

An adult look at a police detective.

5.91h 54mCrime • Mystery • Drama
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Synopsis

New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama that delves into a world of sex and drugs, homophobia, homosexuality and bisexuality.

Movie Information

Director
Gordon Douglas
Writers
Abby Mann, Roderick Thorp
Release Year
1968
Runtime
114 minutes
Genre
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Language
EN
Country
United States of America
Status
Released
Rating
5.9 / 10 (77 votes)

Top Cast

Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
Lee Remick
Lee Remick
Karen Wagner Leland
Ralph Meeker
Ralph Meeker
Curran
Jack Klugman
Jack Klugman
Dave Schoenstein
Horace McMahon
Horace McMahon
Capt. Tom Farrell
Lloyd Bochner
Lloyd Bochner
Dr. Wendell Roberts
William Windom
William Windom
Colin MacIver
Tony Musante
Tony Musante
Felix Tesla

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New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama that delves into a world of sex and drugs, homophobia, homosexuality and bisexuality.

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