The Laughing Policeman(1973)
“This movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.”
Overview
When a gunman opens fire on a crowded city bus in San Francisco, Detective Dave Evans is killed, along with the man he'd been following in relation to a murder. Evans' partner, Sgt. Jake Martin, becomes obsessed with solving the case.
Director
Stuart Rosenberg
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$2M
Revenue
$2M
Cast
Walter Matthau
as Sgt. Jake Martin SFPD
Bruce Dern
as Insp. Leo Larsen SFPD
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
Albert Paulsen
as Henry Camerero
Anthony Zerbe
as Lt. Nat Steiner SFPD
Val Avery
as Insp. John Pappas SFPD
Cathy Lee Crosby
as Kay Butler
Mario Gallo
as Bobby Mow, Snitch
Joanna Cassidy
as Monica, Beth's Roomate
Frances Lee McCain
as Prostitute
Clifton James
as Officer Jim Maloney SFPD Bomb Squad
Paul Koslo
as Duane Haygood
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1973
Runtime
1h 52m
Language
English
Rating
6.2 / 10
Budget
$2M
Box Office
$2M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Laughing Policeman?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Laughing Policeman (1973).
What is The Laughing Policeman about?▼
When a gunman opens fire on a crowded city bus in San Francisco, Detective Dave Evans is killed, along with the man he'd been following in relation to a murder. Evans' partner, Sgt. Jake Martin, becomes obsessed with solving the case.
Who directed The Laughing Policeman?▼
The Laughing Policeman was directed by Stuart Rosenberg and released in 1973. It is a crime, drama, thriller film.
How long is The Laughing Policeman?▼
The Laughing Policeman has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
Who stars in The Laughing Policeman?▼
The cast of The Laughing Policeman includes Walter Matthau as Sgt. Jake Martin SFPD, Bruce Dern as Insp. Leo Larsen SFPD, Louis Gossett Jr. as Insp. James Larrimore SFPD, Albert Paulsen as Henry Camerero, Anthony Zerbe as Lt. Nat Steiner SFPD and more.
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