Crime ·Mystery ·Drama · United States of America · 1968 · 1h 54m

The Detective

The Detective poster
Director
Gordon Douglas
Cast
Frank Sinatra as Det. Sgt. Joe Leland Lee Remick as Karen Wagner Leland Ralph Meeker as Curran Jack Klugman as Dave Schoenstein Horace McMahon as Capt. Tom Farrell Lloyd Bochner as Dr. Wendell Roberts
Crew
Joseph F. Biroc — Director of Photography Robert L. Simpson — Editor Jerry Goldsmith — Original Music Composer Abby Mann — Screenplay Roderick Thorp — Writer Roderick Thorp — Novel
Tagline

An adult look at a police detective.

Synopsis

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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Mood & Themes
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Key Collaborators
Gordon Douglas Director Joseph F. Biroc Director of Photography Robert L. Simpson Editor Jerry Goldsmith Original Music Composer Abby Mann Screenplay Roderick Thorp Writer Roderick Thorp Novel Aaron Rosenberg Producer Donald Brooks Costume Design Moss Mabry Costume Design
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