The Detective (1968)

An adult look at a police detective.

Movie · Crime, Mystery, Drama · 1h 54m · Rated 5.9/10 on TMDB · Released May 28, 1968

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.

Directed by Gordon Douglas

Cast

• Frank Sinatra as Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
• Lee Remick as Karen Wagner Leland
• Ralph Meeker as Curran
• Jack Klugman as Dave Schoenstein
• Horace McMahon as Capt. Tom Farrell
• Lloyd Bochner as Dr. Wendell Roberts
• William Windom as Colin MacIver
• Tony Musante as Felix Tesla
• Al Freeman Jr. as Robbie Loughlin
• Robert Duvall as Nestor
• Pat Henry as Mercidis
• Patrick McVey as Police Officer Mike Tanner

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