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Detective Story

“The love story of a man whose wife was more woman than angel!”

★ 7.1 / 10 (174 votes)October 19, 1951103 minEN
CrimeDrama

Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop, Det. Jim McLeod, leads a precinct of characters in their grim daily battle with the city's lowlife. The characters who pass through the precinct over the course of the day include a young petty embezzler, a pair of burglars, and a naive shoplifter.

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Movie facts

Release dateOctober 19, 1951
StatusReleased
Runtime103 min
Rating★ 7.1 / 10
Certification—
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget—
Revenue—
ProductionParamount Pictures
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Crew

Director

William Wyler

Writers

Philip Yordan, Robert Wyler

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Cast

Kirk DouglasKirk DouglasDet. James McLeod
Eleanor ParkerEleanor ParkerMary McLeod
William BendixWilliam BendixDet. Lou Brody
Cathy O'DonnellCathy O'DonnellSusan Carmichael
George MacreadyGeorge MacreadyKarl Schneider
Horace McMahonHorace McMahonLt. Monaghan
Gladys GeorgeGladys GeorgeMiss Hatch
Joseph WisemanJoseph WisemanCharley Gennini
Lee GrantLee GrantShoplifter
Gerald MohrGerald MohrTami Giacoppetti
Frank FaylenFrank FaylenDet. Gallagher
Craig HillCraig HillArthur Kindred
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