The Detective

IMDb 5.9 1968 • 114 min • CrimeMysteryDrama

Director

Gordon Douglas

Country

US

Plot Summary

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 Cast

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