The Detective

18
1h 54m
1968
5.9 /10 (72)

An adult look at a police detective

Overview

Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man.

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 1968-05-28

Top Billed 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

Dixie Marquis

Carol Linjack

Sugar Ray Robinson

Kelly

Renée Taylor

Rachael Schoenstein

James Inman

Teddy Leikman

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