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Detective Story (1951)

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7.1audience score
174 votes on TMDB
Released October 19, 1951Runtime 1h 43mDirector William Wyler

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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Cast of Detective Story

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

About Detective Story

Where can I watch Detective Story?

Detective Story is available to rent or buy in the United States on Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube, Fandango At Home.

Who stars in Detective Story?

Detective Story stars Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O'Donnell, George Macready.

Who directed Detective Story?

Detective Story was directed by William Wyler.

How long is Detective Story?

Detective Story has a runtime of 1h 43m.

What is Detective Story about?

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.