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The Detective is a 1968 American neo-noir [3] crime drama film directed by Gordon Douglas, produced by Aaron Rosenberg, and starring Frank Sinatra, based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Roderick Thorp.
The Detective: Directed by Gordon Douglas. With Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Ralph Meeker, Jack Klugman. While grappling with his wife's infidelity, an NYPD detective investigates the murder of a gay man, which he discovers is linked to official corruption involving sex and drugs.
“The Detective” contains a fine performance by Frank Sinatra, some very good scenes of police work, and not much else. It is a potentially excellent movie struggling to free itself from a heavy-handed script by Abby Mann and mediocre direction by Gordon Douglas.
Released in United States 1998 (Shown in New York City (Walter Reade) as part of program "A Salute to Sinatra" August 21 - September 8, 1998.) The detective investigating a gay man's murder discovers links to police corruption.
New York City police detective Joe Leland (Frank Sinatra) is called to the home of a murder victim who has been beaten to death, head crushed and has had his genitals removed. Puzzled and ...
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New York City police detective Joe Leland is called to the home of a murder victim who has been beaten to death, head crushed, and has had his genitals removed. Puzzled and disgusted, the police on call are left bemused, and Leland holds things together with his direct, no-nonsense approach.
The Detective. Roderick Thorp's novel inspired this account of a Manhattan police detective's investigation into the brutal murder of a homosexual. 295. IMDb 6.5 1 h 53 min 1968 X-Ray 18+. Action • Drama • Suspense. Rent. HD $4.09. Buy. HD $10.79. More purchase. options. Available to rent or buy.
Amidst the turmoil of his wife’s betrayal, an NYPD detective delves into the murder of a gay man, unraveling a tangled web of corruption and vice that exposes the dark underbelly of the city and challenges his moral compass.
The Detective (1968) PG 05/28/1968 (US) Crime, Mystery, Drama 1h 54m. User. Score. What's your Vibe? Play Trailer. An adult look at a police detective. Overview. Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man. Gordon Douglas. Director. Abby Mann. Screenplay. Roderick Thorp. Writer.
PG 1 hr 54 min May 28th, 1968 Crime, Mystery, Drama. Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man. Starring Frank Sinatra Lee Remick Ralph Meeker. Director Gordon Douglas ...
