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The Detective(1968)
Status: Released
Date: 1968-05-28
59%
72 Votes
Time: 1h 54m
An adult look at a police detective
Overview:
Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
Budget: $4,490,000.00
Revenue: $6,500,000.00
ProductionCompanies: 
Arcola Pictures
Movie: The Detective
Top 10 Billed Cast
Frank Sinatra
Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
Lee Remick
Karen Wagner Leland
Ralph Meeker
Curran
Jack Klugman
Dave Schoenstein
Horace McMahon
Capt. Tom Farrell
Lloyd Bochner
Dr. Wendell Roberts
William Windom
Colin MacIver
Tony Musante
Felix Tesla
Al Freeman Jr.
Robbie Loughlin
Robert Duvall
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