The Detective
“An adult look at a police detective.”
5.9/ 10IMDb6.577
19681h 54mPG
Overview
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.
Top-billed cast
- JJames Inman
- GGeorge Plimpton
- LLou Krugman
- DDixie Marquis
- LLee Remick
- DDiane Sayer
- PPatrick McVey
- PPat Henry
- AAl Freeman Jr.
- JJack Klugman
Crew
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Writers
- Roderick Thorp, Abby Mann
- Producer
- Aaron Rosenberg
- Production
- Arcola Pictures, 20th Century Fox
Frequently asked questions
What is The Detective rated?
The Detective has an audience rating of 5.9 out of 10 from 77 votes.
Who directed The Detective?
The Detective was directed by Gordon Douglas.
When was The Detective released?
The Detective was released in 1968.
