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.
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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
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch Detective Story?
- Detective Story (1951) is available to stream on Kanopy and Netflix in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is Detective Story available to rent or buy?
- You can rent Detective Story from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's available to buy from Amazon DVD / Blu-ray, GRUV, Barnes & Noble, Amazon Video and Apple TV Store.
- When was Detective Story released?
- Detective Story was released in 1951. It has a runtime of 103 minutes.
- What kind of film is Detective Story?
- Detective Story is a crime, drama film. 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 gri…
- Who stars in Detective Story?
- Detective Story stars Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix and Cathy O'Donnell.