Detective Story 1951
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What is Detective Story?
Detective Story is a 1951 American crime drama and film noir directed by William Wyler. Starring Kirk Douglas, the film depicts one day in the lives of a police detective squad, focusing on the grim daily interactions between the officers and the city's lowlife, including burglars and a shoplifter.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1951
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 103 minutes
- Release date
- Oct 19, 1951
- Studios
- Paramount Pictures
- Genres
- Crime, Drama
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 7.1/10
- Episode runtime
- ~103 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Network
- Paramount Pictures
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Overview
Detective Story is a 1951 American crime drama and film noir directed by William Wyler. Starring Kirk Douglas, the film depicts one day in the lives of a police detective squad, focusing on the grim daily interactions between the officers and the city's lowlife, including burglars and a shoplifter.
Led by the embittered Detective Jim McLeod, the film explores the tensions within a precinct. It functions as a character study of the various people who populate the squad and those who pass through the precinct over the course of a single day.
Should you watch it?
“A grim look at one day within a police detective squad led by an embittered cop.”
- Directed by William Wyler
- Stars Kirk Douglas
- Focused narrative spanning a single day
- The grim depiction of city lowlife and embittered characters may be off-putting
Watch it if you enjoy American crime dramas and film noir centered on police precinct dynamics.
The film maintains a grim tone and focuses on the daily battles of a detective squad.
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Frequently asked questions
Who stars in and directed Detective Story?
The film was directed by William Wyler and stars Kirk Douglas.
What is the runtime of the movie?
The film has a runtime of 1 hour and 43 minutes.
What is the plot of the film?
It follows one day in a police detective squad led by Det. Jim McLeod as they deal with petty embezzlers, burglars, and shoplifters.
What genres does this film fall under?
It is categorized as a crime drama and film noir.
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