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The Detective
“An adult look at a police detective.”
5.9 / 10• 1968• 1h 54m•PG• English
CrimeMysteryDrama
Storyline
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.
Cast & Crew
Frank Sinatra
Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
Lead
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
What People Are Saying
3.0
“A staggering achievement of craft and ambition. Gordon Douglas's vision lands with breathtaking precision.”
3.0
“Every frame feels alive. The Detective is the rare release that takes its audience seriously.”
