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.
Where to watch The Detective in United States
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Where is The Detective streaming around the world?
| Country | Streaming on | Rent / Buy |
|---|---|---|
| United States | fuboTV | Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies |
| United Kingdom | — | Sky Store |
| Canada | — | Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube |
| France | Disney Plus | — |
About The Detective
The Detective is a 1968 English-language crime, mystery and drama film directed by Gordon Douglas. The cast is led by Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Ralph Meeker. It has a runtime of 1h 54m. Viewers rate it 5.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on fuboTV.
The Detective was produced by Arcola Pictures and 20th Century Fox and made in United States of America. It was released on May 28, 1968, and carries a PG certification. Made on a budget of about $4 million, it went on to gross $7 million worldwide.
- Director
- Gordon Douglas
- Writers
- Abby Mann, Roderick Thorp
- Release date
- May 28, 1968
- Original language
- English
- Age rating
- PG
- Status
- Released
- Country
- United States of America
- Budget
- $4 million
- Box office
- $7 million
- Production
- Arcola Pictures, 20th Century Fox
The Detective cast & crew
The Detective was directed by Gordon Douglas and written by Abby Mann and Roderick Thorp.
The cast features Frank Sinatra as Det. Sgt. Joe Leland, Lee Remick as Karen Wagner Leland, Ralph Meeker as Curran, Jack Klugman as Dave Schoenstein, Horace McMahon as Capt. Tom Farrell, and Lloyd Bochner as Dr. Wendell Roberts.
Behind the camera, the score was composed by Jerry Goldsmith, cinematography is by Joseph F. Biroc, and it was produced by Aaron Rosenberg.
Is The Detective worth watching?
The Detective holds an audience score of 5.9/10 from 77 ratings, a more divisive crime films.
At 1h 54m, it's a standard feature-length watch.
If you enjoy crime, mystery, and drama, The Detective is worth a place on your watchlist.
How and where to watch The Detective
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Cast of The Detective
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
Pat Henry
Mercidis
Patrick McVey
Police Officer Mike Tanner
The Detective — FAQs
▸Where can I watch The Detective in United States?
The Detective is streaming on fuboTV in United States.
▸Is The Detective on fuboTV?
Yes — The Detective is currently available on fuboTV in United States.
▸What language is The Detective in?
The Detective is originally in English. Subtitle and dub options vary by streaming service.
▸How long is The Detective?
The Detective runs 1 hours 54 minutes (114 minutes).
▸What is The Detective rated?
The Detective is rated PG. It holds a 5.9/10 audience score from 77 ratings.
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