Detective Story
Movie
1951
1 HOUR 43 MINS
Crime drama
A day in the life of a stern police detective who confronts a haunting secret from his past while pursuing justice against criminals.
Cast & Crew
Kirk Douglas Det. Jim McLeod
Eleanor Parker Mary McLeod
William Bendix Det. Lou Brody
Horace McMahon Lt. Monaghan
Lee Grant Shoplifter
Craig Hill Arthur Kindred
Cathy O'Donnell Susan Carmichael
Bert Freed Det. Dakis
George Macready Karl Schneider
Joseph Wiseman Charley Gennini (burglar)
Gladys George Miss Hatch
Frank Faylen Det. Gallagher
Luis Van Rooten Joe Feinson (reporter)
Warner Anderson Endicott Sims
William Wyler Director
Sidney Kingsley Writer
Robert Wyler Writer
Philip Yordan Writer
William Wyler Producer
Lee Garmes Cinematography
Robert Swink Film Editing
A. Earl Hedrick Art Direction
Hal Pereira Art Direction
Emile Kuri Set Decoration
Edith Head Costume Design
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