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CrimeMysteryDrama
THE DETECTIVE
"An adult look at a police detective."
19681h 54m5.9 TMDb
Directed by Gordon Douglas
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Condensed premise
New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner.
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Movie Vibe
Suspense7.8
Emotion6.7
Complexity8.6
Humor5
Realism8.3
Action4.6
Darkness6.1
Who would enjoy this
Recommended for
- ✓fans of character-driven stories
- ✓viewers who enjoy suspense and tension
- ✓fans of moral complexity and intrigue
May not appeal to
- –those seeking nonstop action
- –fans of purely lighthearted entertainment
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