Detective Story

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.

Tagline

“The love story of a man whose wife was more woman than angel!”

Release Status

Released

Genres

Crime, Drama

Director

William Wyler

Original Language

EN

What is Detective Story about?

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.

Who directed Detective Story?

Detective Story was directed by William Wyler.

When was Detective Story released?

Detective Story was released on October 19, 1951.

How long is Detective Story?

Detective Story has a runtime of 1h 43m.

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