Detective Story

Detective Story

The love story of a man whose wife was more woman than angel!

7.0 /10 157 votes
October 19, 1951 1h 43m Released

Storyline

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.

Key Information

Director William Wyler
Writers Sidney Kingsley, Philip Yordan
Studio Paramount Pictures
Rating 7.0/10
Language EN

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Cast & Crew

Kirk Douglas

Kirk Douglas

Det. James McLeod

Eleanor Parker

Eleanor Parker

Mary McLeod

William Bendix

William Bendix

Det. Lou Brody

Cathy O'Donnell

Cathy O'Donnell

Susan Carmichael

George Macready

George Macready

Karl Schneider

Horace McMahon

Horace McMahon

Lt. Monaghan

Gladys George

Gladys George

Miss Hatch

Joseph Wiseman

Joseph Wiseman

Charley Gennini

Lee Grant

Lee Grant

Shoplifter

Gerald Mohr

Gerald Mohr

Tami Giacoppetti

Frank Faylen

Frank Faylen

Det. Gallagher

Craig Hill

Craig Hill

Arthur Kindred

Frequently Asked Questions

Detective Story was released on October 19, 1951.

The runtime of Detective Story is 1h 43m.

Detective Story is a Crime, Drama movie.

Detective Story has a rating of 7.0 out of 10 on TMDB.

Detective Story is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Detective Story was directed by William Wyler.

The main cast of Detective Story includes Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix.

Detective Story is originally in English.