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The Detective

MOVIE • 1968

The Detective

An adult look at a police detective.

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.

TMDB ★ 3.0/5Votes: 82
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Top Cast

Frank Sinatra

Frank Sinatra

Det. Sgt. Joe Leland

Lee Remick

Lee Remick

Karen Wagner Leland

Ralph Meeker

Ralph Meeker

Curran

Jack Klugman

Jack Klugman

Dave Schoenstein

Horace McMahon

Horace McMahon

Capt. Tom Farrell

Lloyd Bochner

Lloyd Bochner

Dr. Wendell Roberts

William Windom

William Windom

Colin MacIver

Tony Musante

Tony Musante

Felix Tesla

Al Freeman Jr.

Al Freeman Jr.

Robbie Loughlin

Robert Duvall

Robert Duvall

Nestor

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Pat Henry

Mercidis

Patrick McVey

Patrick McVey

Police Officer Mike Tanner

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Dixie Marquis

Carol Linjack

Sugar Ray Robinson

Sugar Ray Robinson

Kelly

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Film

Status

Released

Release

May 28, 1968

Runtime

114 min

Language

English

Origin

United States of America

Budget

$4,490,000

Revenue

$6,500,000