The Detective
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The Detective

“An adult look at a police detective.”

Crime Mystery Drama
★ 5.9/10 TMDB 1968-05-28 114 min

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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Frank Sinatra
Frank Sinatra
Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
Lee Remick
Lee Remick
Karen Wagner Leland
Ralph Meeker
Ralph Meeker
Curran
Jack Klugman
Jack Klugman
Dave Schoenstein
Horace McMahon
Horace McMahon
Capt. Tom Farrell
Lloyd Bochner
Lloyd Bochner
Dr. Wendell Roberts
William Windom
William Windom
Colin MacIver
Tony Musante
Tony Musante
Felix Tesla
Al Freeman Jr.
Al Freeman Jr.
Robbie Loughlin
Robert Duvall
Robert Duvall
Nestor
Pat Henry
Mercidis
Patrick McVey
Patrick McVey
Police Officer Mike Tanner
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