The Laughing Policeman (1973)

6.2/10 112 min Crime Drama Thriller

Overview

When a gunman opens fire on a crowded city bus in San Francisco, Detective Dave Evans is killed, along with the man he'd been following in relation to a murder. Evans' partner, Sgt. Jake Martin, becomes obsessed with solving the case.

Cast

Walter Matthau

Sgt. Jake Martin SFPD

Bruce Dern

Insp. Leo Larsen SFPD

Louis Gossett Jr.

Insp. James Larrimore SFPD

Albert Paulsen

Henry Camerero

Anthony Zerbe

Lt. Nat Steiner SFPD

Val Avery

Insp. John Pappas SFPD

Cathy Lee Crosby

Kay Butler

Mario Gallo

Bobby Mow, Snitch

Joanna Cassidy

Monica, Beth's Roomate

Frances Lee McCain

Prostitute

Clifton James

Officer Jim Maloney SFPD Bomb Squad

Paul Koslo

Duane Haygood

Matt Clark

Coronor

William Hansen

Mr. Schwermer, Bus Vicitm

Shirley Ballard

Grace Martin

Elaine Collins

Go-Go Dancer

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