CinemaOSMovie · 1968 · 1h 54m · PG
The Detective

An adult look at a police detective.

59%(81)IMDbCrimeMysteryDrama

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.

Directed byGordon Douglas

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
EN
Released
May 28, 1968
Budget
$4,490,000
Revenue
$6,500,000
Studios
20th Century FoxArcola Pictures

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The Detective (1968) - Theatrical Trailer

The Detective (1968) - Theatrical Trailer

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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

Al Freeman Jr.

Al Freeman Jr.

Robbie Loughlin

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Nestor

Creative team
Directed by
Gordon Douglas
Gordon Douglas
Written by
Abby Mann
Abby Mann
Roderick Thorp
Roderick Thorp
Produced by
Aaron Rosenberg

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