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The Detective

“An adult look at a police detective.”

★ 5.9 / 10 (82 votes)May 28, 1968114 minEN
CrimeMysteryDrama

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.

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Movie facts

Release dateMay 28, 1968
StatusReleased
Runtime114 min
Rating★ 5.9 / 10
CertificationPG
Original languageEnglish
CountryUnited States of America
Budget$4,490,000
Revenue$6,500,000
ProductionArcola Pictures, 20th Century Fox
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Director

Gordon Douglas

Writers

Abby Mann, Roderick Thorp

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Cast

Frank SinatraFrank SinatraDet. Sgt. Joe Leland
Lee RemickLee RemickKaren Wagner Leland
Ralph MeekerRalph MeekerCurran
Jack KlugmanJack KlugmanDave Schoenstein
Horace McMahonHorace McMahonCapt. Tom Farrell
Lloyd BochnerLloyd BochnerDr. Wendell Roberts
William WindomWilliam WindomColin MacIver
Tony MusanteTony MusanteFelix Tesla
Al Freeman Jr.Al Freeman Jr.Robbie Loughlin
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallNestor
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Pat HenryMercidis
Patrick McVeyPatrick McVeyPolice Officer Mike Tanner
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