Detective Story

Detective Story

7 | 1951-10-24 | Crime Drama

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.

Featured Crew

William Wyler Director
Sidney Kingsley Theatre Play
John F. Seitz Additional Photography
Del Armstrong Makeup Artist
LaVaughn Speer Hairstylist
William Woods Makeup Artist
Don Robb Unit Manager
Charles C. Coleman Assistant Director
Gene Lauritzen Construction Coordinator
Leon Becker Sound Supervisor

Cast

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

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