Detective Story (1951)

Crime, Drama, General Film

Director: William Wyler

Writer(s): Philip Yordan, Robert Wyler, Sidney Kingsley (based on the play by)

Starring: Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O’Donnell, George Macready, Horace McMahon, Gladys George, Joseph Wiseman, Lee Grant, Gerald Mohr, Frank Faylen, Craig Hill, Michael Strong, Luis Van Rooten, Bert Freed, Warner Anderson, Grandon Rhodes, William ‘Bill’ Phillips, Russell Evans, Charles Campbell, Edmund Cobb, Ann Codee, Catherine Doucet, Pat Flaherty, Harper Goff, Howard Joslin, Donald Kerr, George Magrill, Mike Mahoney, James Maloney, Lee Miller, Ralph Montgomery, Burt Mustin, Jack Perry, Robert S. Scott, Jack Shea, Kay Wiley

Synopsis: On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.

Release Date: October 24, 1951 (USA) | Length: 113 min | Genre: Crime, Drama | Certificate: Approved

Note: Premiered in London on October 19, 1951. Above is the US premiere date.