The Detective
"An adult look at a police detective"
Originally released in 1968. The Detective is a crime/mystery film. directed by Gordon Douglas.
Starring Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, and Ralph Meeker
Synopsis
Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 28, 1968
57 years ago
Runtime
1h 54m
114 minutes total
User Rating
5.9/10
Mixed (72 votes)
Budget
$4.5M
Production budget
Box Office
$6.5M
1.4x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
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
Lloyd Bochner
as Dr. Wendell Roberts
William Windom
as Colin MacIver
Tony Musante
as Felix Tesla
Al Freeman Jr.
as Robbie Loughlin
Robert Duvall
as Nestor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $4,490,000
- Revenue
- $6,500,000
Production Companies
- Arcola Pictures
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Detective about?
Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man.
Who directed The Detective?
The Detective was directed by Gordon Douglas.
How long is The Detective?
The Detective has a runtime of 1 hours and 54 minutes (114 minutes total).
When was The Detective released?
The Detective was released on May 28, 1968 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Detective?
The main cast of The Detective includes Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Ralph Meeker, Jack Klugman, Horace McMahon.