The Detective

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, homosexuality and bisexuality.

Details

Director

Gordon Douglas

Release

May 28, 1968

Status

Released

Country

United States of America

Network

Arcola Pictures

Runtime

1h 54m

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Where to watch

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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
• 
  Tony Musante

  Felix Tesla
• 
  Al Freeman Jr.

  Robbie Loughlin
• 
  Robert Duvall

  Nestor
• Pat Henry

  Mercidis
• 
  Patrick McVey

  Police Officer Mike Tanner

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