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The Detective
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The Detective

Tue, May 28, 1968
  • Crime
  • Mystery
  • Drama
Film · Synopsis

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.

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Release windows

When & where

US
  • In CinemasTue, May 28, 1968
FR
  • In CinemasWed, Oct 30, 1968
DE
  • In CinemasThu, Sep 5, 1968
Where to watch

Streaming TBA

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Cast

Top of the call sheet

  • Frank Sinatra
    Frank Sinatra
    as Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
  • Lee Remick
    Lee Remick
    as Karen Wagner Leland
  • Ralph Meeker
    Ralph Meeker
    as Curran
  • Jack Klugman
    Jack Klugman
    as Dave Schoenstein
  • Horace McMahon
    Horace McMahon
    as Capt. Tom Farrell
  • Lloyd Bochner
    Lloyd Bochner
    as Dr. Wendell Roberts
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