The Detective

An adult look at a police detective.

19681h 54m5.9(79 votes)

CrimeMysteryDrama

Synopsis

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, homos…

The Detective (1968) is a crime, mystery, and drama film directed by Gordon Douglas. It stars Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, and Ralph Meeker. The film runs for 1 hour 54 minutes. Audiences have made it a mixed pick, with an average score of 5.9 out of 10 from 79 votes.

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Director

Gordon Douglas

Cast

Frank Sinatra

Det. Sgt. Joe Leland

Lee Remick

Karen Wagner Leland

Ralph Meeker

Curran

Jack Klugman

Dave Schoenstein

Horace McMahon

Capt. Tom Farrell

Lloyd Bochner

Dr. Wendell Roberts

William Windom

Colin MacIver

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Where can I watch The Detective?

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Who stars in The Detective?

The Detective stars Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Ralph Meeker, and Jack Klugman, and was directed by Gordon Douglas.

How long is The Detective?

The Detective has a runtime of 1 hour 54 minutes.

When did The Detective come out?

The Detective was released in 1968.

What genre is The Detective?

The Detective is a crime, mystery, and drama film.

Is The Detective worth watching?

The Detective holds an average audience score of 5.9 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.