The Detective (1968)

5.9/10 114 min Crime Mystery Drama

Overview

New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama that delves into a world of sex and drugs, homophobia, homosexuality and bisexuality.

Cast

Frank Sinatra

Det. Sgt. Joe Leland

Lee Remick

Karen Wagner Leland

Ralph Meeker

Curran

Jack Klugman

Dave Schoenstein

Horace McMahon

Capt. Tom Farrell

Lloyd Bochner

Dr. Wendell Roberts

William Windom

Colin MacIver

Tony Musante

Felix Tesla

Al Freeman Jr.

Robbie Loughlin

Robert Duvall

Nestor

Patrick McVey

Police Officer Mike Tanner

Sugar Ray Robinson

Kelly

Renée Taylor

Rachael Schoenstein

Tom Atkins

Harmon

Jacqueline Bisset

Norma MacIver

Joe Santos

Reporter (uncredited)

George Plimpton

Reporter (uncredited)

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