• 1952
  • Approved
  • 1h 43m
Detective Story

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

  • 1952
  • Approved
  • 1h 43m

Detective Story

Directed : William Wyler

Written : Philip Yordan Robert Wyler Sidney Kingsley

Stars : Kirk Douglas Eleanor Parker William Bendix Cathy O'Donnell

All cast & crew

7.5

Details

Genres : Crime Drama Romance Film-Noir

Release date : May 18, 1952

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Paramount Pictures

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

Details

Genres : Crime Drama Romance Film-Noir

Release date : May 18, 1952

Countries of origin : United States

Language : English

Filming locations : Paramount Studios - 5555 Melrose Avenue, Hollywood, Los Angeles, California, USA

Production companies : Paramount Pictures

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