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Detective Story (1951) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
Detective Story at a Glance
Detective Story is a 1951 crime and drama film helmed by William Wyler, starring Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker and William Bendix. It has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes and premiered on October 19, 1951. Detective Story is rated 7.0/10 by TMDB users across 169 votes.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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.
Where “Detective Story” Fits in the 123Movies Catalog
Kirk Douglas
Det. James McLeod
Eleanor Parker
Mary McLeod
William Bendix
Det. Lou Brody
Cathy O'Donnell
Susan Carmichael
George Macready
Karl Schneider
Horace McMahon
Lt. Monaghan
Gladys George
Miss Hatch
Joseph Wiseman
Charley Gennini
Lee Grant
Shoplifter
Gerald Mohr
Tami Giacoppetti
Frank Faylen
Det. Gallagher
Craig Hill
Arthur Kindred
Frequently Asked Questions About Detective Story
When was Detective Story released?
Detective Story was released on October 19, 1951.
What is the runtime of Detective Story?
Detective Story has a runtime of 1 hour 43 minutes (103 minutes).
Who stars in Detective Story?
Detective Story stars Kirk Douglas as Det. James McLeod, Eleanor Parker as Mary McLeod, William Bendix as Det. Lou Brody and Cathy O'Donnell as Susan Carmichael. The cast also includes George Macready, Horace McMahon, Gladys George and Joseph Wiseman.
Who directed Detective Story?
Detective Story was directed by William Wyler. The screenplay is credited to Philip Yordan and Robert Wyler.
What genre is Detective Story?
Detective Story is listed on TMDB as a mix of crime and drama.
What is the TMDB score of Detective Story?
On TMDB it has an average user score of 7.0/10 from 169 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for Detective Story for free?
You can watch the official trailer for Detective Story, "Detective Story - Trailer", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to Detective Story?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside Detective Story include The Detective (1968), The Big Combo (1955), Insomnia (2002), Where the Sidewalk Ends (1950) and Out of Time (2003).
Can I stream the full movie of Detective Story on 123Movies?
No. 123Movies only shows official trailers and title information. Full movies are not hosted or linked on this site.
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