Movie·1973·1h 52m
The Laughing Policeman
This movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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// overview
The Story
When a gunman opens fire on a crowded city bus in San Francisco, Detective Dave Evans is killed, along with the man he'd been following in relation to a murder. Evans' partner, Sgt. Jake Martin, becomes obsessed with solving the case.
Written By
Thomas Rickman
Producer
Stuart Rosenberg
Cinematography
David M. Walsh
Music
Charles Fox
Editor
Bob Wyman
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
73 votes
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// cast
Cast
Walter Matthau
Sgt. Jake Martin SFPD
Bruce Dern
Insp. Leo Larsen SFPD
Louis Gossett Jr.
Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
Albert Paulsen
Henry Camerero
Anthony Zerbe
Lt. Nat Steiner SFPD
Val Avery
Insp. John Pappas SFPD
Cathy Lee Crosby
Kay Butler
Mario Gallo
Bobby Mow, Snitch
Joanna Cassidy
Monica, Beth's Roomate
Frances Lee McCain
Prostitute
Clifton James
Officer Jim Maloney SFPD Bomb Squad
Paul Koslo
Duane Haygood
Matt Clark
Coronor
William Hansen
Mr. Schwermer, Bus Vicitm
Shirley Ballard
Grace Martin
Elaine Collins
Go-Go Dancer
Cheryl Christiansen
Nurse on Bus
// crew
Crew
Stuart Rosenberg
Director, Screenplay, Producer
Thomas Rickman
Screenplay
Charles Fox
Original Music Composer
David M. Walsh
Director of Photography
Bob Wyman
Editor
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