Movie·1968·1h 54m
The Detective
An adult look at a police detective.
Directed By
Gordon Douglas
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
Abby Mann, Roderick Thorp
Producer
Aaron Rosenberg
Cinematography
Joseph F. Biroc
Music
Jerry Goldsmith
Editor
Robert L. Simpson
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
77 votes
Where to watch
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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
// crew
Crew
Gordon Douglas
Director
Jerry Goldsmith
Original Music Composer
Aaron Rosenberg
Producer
Abby Mann
Screenplay
Roderick Thorp
Writer
Robert L. Simpson
Editor
Joseph F. Biroc
Director of Photography
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