Detective Story (William Wyler\'s Production of Sidney Kingsley\'s Detective Story) (1952)

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Directed by

William Wyler

Starring (View all)

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

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Philip Yordan
(screenplay) and

Robert Wyler
(screenplay)

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3 years, 1 month ago at Feb 19 16:55

fernando

A little aged: little clisés and stereotyped little characters among the way, the 'real time' narration is not too real. But a great sad ending. One of the best Douglas.

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On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.

Release date: 19 May 1952
UPC: 097360511147

Tags: 1951 (5), Film Noir (5), Crime (4), Drama (3), Detective (2), 50's (2), Illegitimate Child (1), Infant Death (1), Stillborn Child (1), Purse (1), Medical Malpractice (1), Dead Body (1), Telephone Call (1), Police Lineup (1), Second Chance (1), Passionate Kiss (1), Trousers (1), Multiple Storylines (1), Sandwich (1), Police Station (1)

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“A little aged: little clisés and stereotyped little characters among the way, the 'real time' narration is not too real. But a great sad ending. One of the best Douglas.” read more