The Detective
1968, English. Directed by Gordon Douglas.
An adult look at a police detective.
New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama that delves into a world of sex and drugs, homophobia, homosexuality and bisexuality.
- Runtime
- 1h 54m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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The Detective is streaming on YouTube TV in India.
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Cast & crew
- Gordon DouglasDirector
- Frank SinatraDet. Sgt. Joe Leland
- Lee RemickKaren Wagner Leland
- Ralph MeekerCurran
- Jack KlugmanDave Schoenstein
- Horace McMahonCapt. Tom Farrell
- Lloyd BochnerDr. Wendell Roberts
- William WindomColin MacIver
- Tony MusanteFelix Tesla
- Al Freeman Jr.Robbie Loughlin
- Robert DuvallNestor
- Pat HenryMercidis
- Patrick McVeyPolice Officer Mike Tanner
Details
- Released
- 28 May 1968
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Abby Mann, Roderick Thorp
- Budget
- $4.5M
- Box office
- $6.5M
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What The Detective is based on
The Detective is based on The Detective (1966) by Roderick Thorp, published by Dial Press.
1966
The Detective
By Roderick Thorp
Published by Dial Press
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The Detective: quick answers
Is The Detective worth watching?
Our verdict is Snoozefest: Your time is worth more. It scores 5.9/10 from 82 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Detective?
The Detective runs 114 minutes (1h 54m).
Does The Detective have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Detective. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Detective parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Detective is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Detective on?
The Detective is streaming on YouTube TV in India. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Detective?
If you liked The Detective, try Murder in Three Acts, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: Reunited and It Feels So Deadly, Marlowe.
Who directed The Detective?
The Detective (1968) was directed by Gordon Douglas and stars Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Ralph Meeker.
What is The Detective based on?
The Detective is based on The Detective (1966) by Roderick Thorp, published by Dial Press.