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The Detective

An adult look at a police detective.

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.

19681h 54mPGCrime, Mystery, Drama

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About The Detective

Directors
Gordon Douglas
Cast
Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Ralph Meeker, Jack Klugman, Horace McMahon, Lloyd Bochner
Genres
Crime, Mystery, Drama
Content rating
PG
Original language
English
Production countries
United States of America
Status
Released

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