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The Detective

1968Rating5.9· 114 minCrimeMysteryDrama

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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Cast & Crew

  • 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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