Detective Story (1951)
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Plot Summary
Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop, Det. Jim McLeod, leads a precinct of characters in their grim daily battle with the city's lowlife. The characters who pass through the precinct over the course of the day include a young petty embezzler, a pair of burglars, and a naive shoplifter.
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Full Cast & Characters
Kirk Douglas
Det. James McLeod
Eleanor Parker
Mary McLeod
William Bendix
Det. Lou Brody
Cathy O'Donnell
Susan Carmichael
George Macready
Karl Schneider
Horace McMahon
Lt. Monaghan
Gladys George
Miss Hatch
Joseph Wiseman
Charley Gennini
Lee Grant
Shoplifter
Gerald Mohr
Tami Giacoppetti
Frank Faylen
Det. Gallagher
Craig Hill
Arthur Kindred
Director & Crew
William Wyler
Director
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What is the TMDB rating of Detective Story?
It has a TMDB rating of 7.1/10 based on 174 votes.
Who directed Detective Story?
Detective Story was directed by William Wyler and released in 1951.
How long is Detective Story?
Detective Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1951-10-19
- Status
- Released