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Detective Story
1951
CrimeDramaFilm-NoirRomance
On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.
IMDB 7.6
RT 75%
Metacritic N/A
StarsKirk DouglasEleanor ParkerWilliam BendixCathy O'Donnell
DirectorWilliam Wyler
WriterPhilip Yordan (screenplay)Robert Wyler (screenplay)Sidney Kingsley (based on the play by)
AwardsNominated for 4 Oscars
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Leading Role
    Eleanor Parker
  • Best Performance by an Actress in a Supporting Role
    Lee Grant
  • Best Achievement in Directing
    William Wyler
  • Best Original Screenplay
    Philip Yordan, Robert Wyler
LanguageEnglish
CountryUSA