Synopsis
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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 7.5/10 | 42% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 71% | 21% |
| Metacritic | 78/100 | 21% |
| TMDB | 7.1/10174 votes | 16% |
| Balasaur Score | 74 | 100% |
Key crew
- William WylerDirector
- Philip YordanScreenplay
- Robert WylerScreenplay
Cast
- Kirk DouglasDet. James McLeod
- Eleanor ParkerMary McLeod
- William BendixDet. Lou Brody
- Cathy O'DonnellSusan Carmichael
- George MacreadyKarl Schneider
- Horace McMahonLt. Monaghan
- Gladys GeorgeMiss Hatch
- Joseph WisemanCharley Gennini
- Lee GrantShoplifter
- Gerald MohrTami Giacoppetti
- Frank FaylenDet. Gallagher
- Craig HillArthur Kindred
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