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  • The Detective (1968)
  • Approved
    114 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller
The Detective (1968)
Approved
114 min | Crime, Drama, Thriller

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.
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Director
Writers
Abby Mann (screenplay) | Roderick Thorp (novel)
Producer
Composer
Cinematographer
Editor
Robert L. Simpson (as Robert Simpson)
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Release date
May 28, 1968 (United States)

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45 cast members
Name Known for
Frank Sinatra
Joe Leland Joe Leland   See fewer
Lee Remick
Karen Leland Karen Leland   See fewer
Ralph Meeker
Curran Curran   See fewer
Jack Klugman
Dave Schoenstein Dave Schoenstein   See fewer
Horace McMahon
Farrell Farrell   See fewer
Lloyd Bochner
Dr. Roberts Dr. Roberts   See fewer
William Windom
Colin MacIver Colin MacIver   See fewer
Robert Duvall
Nestor Nestor   See fewer
Pat Henry
Mercidis Mercidis   See fewer
Patrick McVey
Tanner Tanner   See fewer
Dixie Marquis
Carol Linjack Carol Linjack   See fewer
Renée Taylor
Rachael Schoenstein Rachael Schoenstein   See fewer
Jim Inman
Teddy Leikman (as James Inman) Teddy Leikman (as James Inman)   See fewer
Tom Atkins
Harmon Harmon   See fewer
Jacqueline Bisset
Norma MacIver Norma MacIver   See fewer
Mikel Angel
Man Wearing Sunglasses in Front of Police Station (uncredited) Man Wearing Sunglasses in Front of Police Station (uncredited)   See fewer
Ted Beniades
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Mark Dawson
Desk Sergeant (uncredited) Desk Sergeant (uncredited)   See fewer
James Dukas
Medical Examiner (uncredited) Medical Examiner (uncredited)   See fewer
Jan Farrand
Karen's Friend at Theatre (uncredited) Karen's Friend at Theatre (uncredited)   See fewer
Don Fellows
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Tom Gorman
Prison Priest (uncredited) Prison Priest (uncredited)   See fewer
Sharon Henesy
Sharon (uncredited) Sharon (uncredited)   See fewer
Richard Krisher
Matt Henderson (uncredited) Matt Henderson (uncredited)   See fewer
Lou Krugman
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Paul Larson
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Alan Manson
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Bette Midler
Girl at Party (unconfirmed) (uncredited) Girl at Party (unconfirmed) (uncredited)   See fewer
Earl Montgomery
Desk Clerk (uncredited) Desk Clerk (uncredited)   See fewer
Peg Murray
Girl at Party (uncredited) Girl at Party (uncredited)   See fewer
Lou Nelson
Procurer (uncredited) Procurer (uncredited)   See fewer
George Plimpton
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Frank Raiter
Tough Homosexual (uncredited) Tough Homosexual (uncredited)   See fewer
Jilly Rizzo
Bartender (uncredited) Bartender (uncredited)   See fewer
Jose Rodriguez
Boy in police station (uncredited) Boy in police station (uncredited)   See fewer
Norman Rose
Medical Examiner (uncredited) Medical Examiner (uncredited)   See fewer
Joe Santos
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Diane Sayer
Blonde Sitting in Lounge (uncredited) Blonde Sitting in Lounge (uncredited)   See fewer
Arnold Soboloff
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Philip Sterling
Reporter (uncredited) Reporter (uncredited)   See fewer
Stephen Wright
Man (uncredited) Man (uncredited)   See fewer
Peter York
Decent Boy (uncredited) Decent Boy (uncredited)   See fewer
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