The Detective Movie Review 1968

A New York detective investigating the mutilation murder of a homosexual finds political and police department corruption. Fine, gritty performances prevail in this suspense thriller. Based on the novel by Roderick Thorpe.

Distribution

CBS/Fox Video, 1330 Avenue of the Americas, New York, NY 10019, Phone: (212)373-4800, Toll-free: 800-800-4369, Fax: (212)373-4803, Remarks: Does not handle retail queries from consumers; contact your local video distributor.

Available on VHS
Running time 114 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Mystery & Suspense, Police Detectives, Death Row, Gays, Books to Film: Roderick Thorp

Screenplay

Abby Mann

Cast

Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Ralph Meeker, Jacqueline Bisset, William Windom, Robert Duvall, Tony Musante, Jack Klugman, Al Freeman, Horace McMahon, Lloyd Bochner, Pat Henry, Patrick McVey, "Sugar Ray" Robinson, Renee Taylor, Tom Atkins, George Plimpton

Cinematography

Joseph Biroc

Director

Gordon Douglas

Music

Jerry Goldsmith