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The Detective

1968
Directed byGordon Douglas
1h 54m

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.

CAST
Frank SinatraDet. Sgt. Joe LelandLee RemickKaren Wagner LelandRalph MeekerCurran
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GENRES
CrimeMysteryDrama
STATUSReleased
PRODUCTION
Arcola Pictures20th Century Fox
RATING
5.9

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