The Detective
1968 · Movie · 1h 54m · PG
CrimeMysteryDrama
"An adult look at a police detective."
Overview
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.5/10
Rotten Tomatoes
100%
Key crew
- Gordon DouglasDirector
- Jerry GoldsmithOriginal Music Composer
- Abby MannScreenplay
- Roderick ThorpWriter
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
- Pat HenryMercidis
- Patrick McVeyPolice Officer Mike Tanner
Stills
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Themes
homophobiapolice detectivelgbtgay theme