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The Detective (1968)

An adult look at a police detective.

  • May 28, 1968
  • 1h 54m
  • PG

5.9/10

TMDB user score
82 votes on TMDB

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About This Movie

The Detective is a 1968 crime and mystery film directed by Gordon Douglas. Its leading cast includes Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick and Ralph Meeker. It runs for 1 hour 54 minutes.

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.

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Before You Pick

Time needed
1 hour 54 minutes
Age rating (US)
PG
Language
English
Audience signal
5.9/10 from 82 TMDB votes

Trailer

The Detective (1968) - Theatrical Trailer · plays from YouTube

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Cast

  • Frank Sinatra Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
  • Lee Remick Karen Wagner Leland
  • Ralph Meeker Curran
  • Jack Klugman Dave Schoenstein
  • Horace McMahon Capt. Tom Farrell
  • Lloyd Bochner Dr. Wendell Roberts
  • William Windom Colin MacIver
  • Tony Musante Felix Tesla
  • Al Freeman Jr. Robbie Loughlin
  • Robert Duvall Nestor
  • Pat Henry Mercidis
  • Patrick McVey Police Officer Mike Tanner
  • Dixie Marquis Carol Linjack
  • Sugar Ray Robinson Kelly
  • Renée Taylor Rachael Schoenstein
  • James Inman Teddy Leikman
  • Tom Atkins Harmon
  • Jacqueline Bisset Norma MacIver

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