

Detective Story (1951)
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Plot Summary
Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop, Det. Jim McLeod, leads a precinct of characters in their grim daily battle with the city's lowlife. The characters who pass through the precinct over the course of the day include a young petty embezzler, a pair of burglars, and a naive shoplifter.
Full Cast & Characters

Kirk Douglas
Det. James McLeod

Eleanor Parker
Mary McLeod

William Bendix
Det. Lou Brody

Cathy O'Donnell
Susan Carmichael

George Macready
Karl Schneider

Horace McMahon
Lt. Monaghan

Gladys George
Miss Hatch

Joseph Wiseman
Charley Gennini

Lee Grant
Shoplifter

Gerald Mohr
Tami Giacoppetti

Frank Faylen
Det. Gallagher

Craig Hill
Arthur Kindred
Director & Crew
William Wyler
Director
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What is the IMDb rating of Detective Story?
It has an IMDb rating of 7.0/10 based on 163 votes.
Who directed Detective Story?
Detective Story was directed by William Wyler and released in 1951.
How long is Detective Story?
Detective Story has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes.
Movie Details
- Release Date
- 1951-10-19
- Status
- Released





