Detective Story

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19511h 43m7.0(169 votes)

CrimeDrama

Synopsis

Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop, Det. Jim McLeod, leads a precinct of characters in their grim daily battle with the city's lowlife. The characters who pass through the precinct over the course of the day include…

Detective Story (1951) is a crime and drama film directed by William Wyler. It stars Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, and William Bendix. The film runs for 1 hour 43 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 7.0 out of 10 from 169 votes.

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Director

William Wyler

Cast

Kirk Douglas

Det. James McLeod

Eleanor Parker

Mary McLeod

William Bendix

Det. Lou Brody

Cathy O'Donnell

Susan Carmichael

George Macready

Karl Schneider

Horace McMahon

Lt. Monaghan

Gladys George

Miss Hatch

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Who stars in Detective Story?

Detective Story stars Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, and Cathy O'Donnell, and was directed by William Wyler.

How long is Detective Story?

Detective Story has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes.

When did Detective Story come out?

Detective Story was released in 1951.

What genre is Detective Story?

Detective Story is a crime and drama film.

Is Detective Story worth watching?

Detective Story holds an average audience score of 7.0 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.