Detective Story (1951)
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.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- William Wyler
Writing:
- Philip Yordan
- Robert Wyler
- Sidney Kingsley
Stars:
Release Date: 1951-10-24
7.0/10
7.0/10
- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 103
Joe Feinson
Shoplifter
Karl Schneider
Det. Lou Brody
Lewis Abbott
Lt. Monaghan
Mary McLeod
Mrs. Farragut (uncredited)
Arthur Kindred
Det. Gallagher
Charley Gennini
Willie the Janitor (uncredited)
French Woman (uncredited)
Tami Giacoppetti
Endicott Sims
Det. O'Brien
Det. Dakis
Det. Pat Callahan
Det. James McLeod
Susan Carmichael
Miss Hatch
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Ed (uncredited)
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Dave Gallantz (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Man in Custody (uncredited)
