The Detective(1968)
“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.
Director
Gordon Douglas
Studio
Arcola Pictures
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$7M
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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Movie Facts
Release Year
1968
Runtime
1h 54m
Language
English
Rating
5.9 / 10
Budget
$4M
Box Office
$7M
Production Companies
Arcola Pictures • 20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Detective?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Detective (1968).
What is The Detective about?▼
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.
Who directed The Detective?▼
The Detective was directed by Gordon Douglas and released in 1968. It is a crime, mystery, drama film.
How long is The Detective?▼
The Detective has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
Who stars in The Detective?▼
The cast of The Detective includes 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 and more.
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