Detective Story (1951)

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Written by Sidney Kingsley, Robert Wyler

Directed by William Wyler

Running Time: 120 minutes (approx)

Production Year: 1951

Rating: PG Certificate

Production Country: USA

Filmed in Black and White

Granite-jawed Kirk Douglas delivers one of his best performances as Jim McLeod, a grizzled detective facing troubles at home and at work.

When is Detective Story next on TV?

In the UK... it's next showing on Sky Movies Classics December 1st, 2:00pm and on Sky Movies Classics December 1st, 10:50pm. See more...

Cast

Kirk DouglasDet. James 'Jim' McLeod
Eleanor ParkerMary McLeod
Image for William BendixWilliam BendixDet. Lou Brody
Cathy O'DonnellSusan Carmichael
George MacreadyKarl Schneider
Horace McMahonLt. Monaghan
Gladys GeorgeMiss Hatch
Joseph WisemanCharley Gennini
Lee GrantShoplifter
Gerald MohrTami Giacoppetti
Frank FaylenDet. Gallagher
Craig HillArthur Kindred
Michael StrongLewis Abbott
Luis Van RootenJoe Feinson
Bert FreedDet. Dakis

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