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