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Detective Story (1951)
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On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod. Director:William Wyler |
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| Kirk Douglas | ... |
Det. James McLeod
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Eleanor Parker | ... |
Mary McLeod
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William Bendix | ... |
Det. Lou Brody
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Cathy O'Donnell | ... |
Susan Carmichael
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George Macready | ... |
Karl Schneider
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Horace McMahon | ... |
Lt. Monaghan
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Gladys George | ... |
Miss Hatch
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| Joseph Wiseman | ... |
Charley Gennini
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| Lee Grant | ... |
Shoplifter
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| Gerald Mohr | ... |
Tami Giacoppetti
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| Frank Faylen | ... |
Det. Gallagher
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Craig Hill | ... |
Arthur Kindred
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Michael Strong | ... |
Lewis Abbott
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Luis Van Rooten | ... |
Joe Feinson
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Bert Freed | ... |
Det. Dakis
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Storyline
Jim McLeod is a hard-nosed and cynical detective. He believes in a strict interpretation of the law and doesn't believe in turning the other cheek. The current object of his zealousness is Karl Schneider, an abortionist responsible for the death of several young women. Schneider's lawyer tells the precinct lieutenant that McLeod has his own personal reasons for going after his client. It turns out that his wife was a patient before they met, although Jim knew nothing of it. His world suddenly turned upside down, McLeod is too late in re-evaluating his priorities. Written by garykmcd
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Sound Mix:
Mono (Western Electric Recording)Color:
Black and WhiteAspect Ratio:
1.37 : 1
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Detective James McLeod: Yes, sir.
Lieutenant Monaghan: You're gettin' too superior, McLeod, a one-man army against crime. What's eatin' you?
Detective James McLeod: I hate criminals. I don't believe in coddling them.
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Cinematographer John F. Seitz shot the last three weeks of production, uncredited. See more »Goofs
Revealing mistakes: In some of the close-up shots of McLeod and Schneider in the back of the paddy wagon, McLeod's shadow can be faintly seen on the rear-projection screen showing the street behind them. (Other shadows can also be seen.) See more »Quotes
Lieutenant Monaghan: Can't you say "Yes, sir" without makin' it sound like an insult?Detective James McLeod: Yes, sir.
Lieutenant Monaghan: You're gettin' too superior, McLeod, a one-man army against crime. What's eatin' you?
Detective James McLeod: I hate criminals. I don't believe in coddling them.
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