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The Detective (1968)

PG · 1968-05-28 · 1h 54m · EN
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An adult look at a police detective

Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man.

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Roderick ThorpWriterGordon DouglasDirector
Budget
$4.5M
Box office
$6.5M

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Top billed cast

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Frank SinatraFrank SinatraDet. Sgt. Joe LelandLee RemickLee RemickKaren Wagner LelandRalph MeekerRalph MeekerCurranJack KlugmanJack KlugmanDave SchoensteinHorace McMahonHorace McMahonCapt. Tom FarrellLloyd BochnerLloyd BochnerDr. Wendell RobertsWilliam WindomWilliam WindomColin MacIverTony MusanteTony MusanteFelix TeslaAl Freeman Jr.Al Freeman Jr.Robbie LoughlinRobert DuvallRobert DuvallNestorPat HenryPat HenryMercidisPatrick McVeyPatrick McVeyPolice Officer Mike Tanner

Keywords

Police detective

Movie DNA

Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityPolice DetectiveNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference266969Actor preference318844 · 168916 · 202173

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Frequently asked questions about The Detective

What is The Detective about?

Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man.

How long is The Detective?

The Detective has a runtime of 114 minutes.