The Detective 1968

Synopsis

New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama that delves into a world of sex and drugs, homophobia, homosexuality and bisexuality.

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Cast

• Frank Sinatra Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
• Lee Remick Karen Wagner Leland
• Ralph Meeker Curran
• Jack Klugman Dave Schoenstein
• Horace McMahon Capt. Tom Farrell
• Lloyd Bochner Dr. Wendell Roberts
• William Windom Colin MacIver
• Tony Musante Felix Tesla
• Al Freeman Jr. Robbie Loughlin
• Robert Duvall Nestor

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