The Detective

Name: The Detective
Released: 1968

1968PG1h 54m

Crime
Mystery
Drama

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An adult look at a police detective.

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.

Director: Gordon Douglas
Writers: Abby Mann, Roderick Thorp
Music: Jerry Goldsmith
Cinematography: Joseph F. Biroc
Rated: PG · Some material may not be suitable for children.

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Cast

Frank SinatraDet. Sgt. Joe Leland
Lee RemickKaren Wagner Leland
Ralph MeekerCurran
Jack KlugmanDave Schoenstein
Horace McMahonCapt. Tom Farrell
Lloyd BochnerDr. Wendell Roberts
William WindomColin MacIver
Tony MusanteFelix Tesla
Al Freeman Jr.Robbie Loughlin
Robert DuvallNestor

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