The Laughing Policeman
📖 Synopsis
When a gunman opens fire on a crowded city bus in San Francisco, Detective Dave Evans is killed, along with the man he'd been following in relation to a murder. Evans' partner, Sgt. Jake Martin, becomes obsessed with solving the case.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “This movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Director
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Walter MatthauSgt. Jake Martin SFPD
Bruce DernInsp. Leo Larsen SFPD
Louis Gossett Jr.Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
Albert PaulsenHenry Camerero
Anthony ZerbeLt. Nat Steiner SFPD
Val AveryInsp. John Pappas SFPD
Cathy Lee CrosbyKay Butler
Mario GalloBobby Mow, Snitch
Joanna CassidyMonica, Beth's Roomate
Frances Lee McCainProstitute🎬 Similar Movies
❓ Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Laughing Policeman about?
- When a gunman opens fire on a crowded city bus in San Francisco, Detective Dave Evans is killed, along with the man he'd been following in relation to a murder. Evans' partner, Sgt. Jake Martin, becomes obsessed with solving the case.
- Who directed The Laughing Policeman?
- The Laughing Policeman was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
- When was The Laughing Policeman released?
- The Laughing Policeman was released on December 20, 1973.
- How long is The Laughing Policeman?
- The Laughing Policeman has a runtime of 1h 52m.
- Where can I track The Laughing Policeman?
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