Detective Story
1951·Movie·
·1h 43min
Where to Watch
Not available to stream in (flatrate)
About
The love story of a man whose wife was more woman than angel!
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.
DNA
- Genres
- Themes
- Click below to reveal spoilersBetrayalMoral AmbiguityJustice Vs. RevengeCorruption Of Power
- Plot
- Click below to reveal spoilersUncovering Hidden IdentitiesCriminal InvestigationInterrogation ScenesCorruption UnveiledMoral DilemmasDetective's Obsession
- Narrative
- Character Types
- Costume and Set
Sequels and Prequels
No sequels or prequels available
Crew
Directed by:
William Wyler, Charles C. Coleman, Lee Garmes
Produced by:
William Wyler, Robert Wyler, Lester Koenig
Cast
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