Detective Story
Jim McLeod is a hard-nosed and cynical detective. He believes in a strict interpretation of the law and doesn't believe in turning the other cheek. The current object of his zealousness is Karl Schneider, an abortionist responsible for the death of several young women. Schneider's lawyer tells the precinct lieutenant that McLeod has his own personal reasons for going after his client. It turns out that his wife was a patient before they met, although Jim knew nothing of it. His world suddenly turned upside down, McLeod is too late in re-evaluating his priorities.
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Crime, Drama, Film-Noir
1951
103 min
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Movie Info:
- Full Name : Detective Story
- Duration : 103 min
- Languages : English
- Writers : Philip Yordan (screenplay), Robert Wyler (screenplay), Sidney Kingsley (based on the play by)
- Directors : William Wyler min
- Imdb : 7.6 (4772 votes)
- Tomatoes : 3.6 (1172 votes)
- Actors : Kirk Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O'Donnell
Movie Storyline
Jim McLeod is a hard-nosed and cynical detective. He believes in a strict interpretation of the law and doesn't believe in turning the other cheek. The current object of his zealousness is Karl Schneider, an abortionist responsible for the death of several young women. Schneider's lawyer tells the precinct lieutenant that McLeod has his own personal reasons for going after his client. It turns out that his wife was a patient before they met, although Jim knew nothing of it. His world suddenly turned upside down, McLeod is too late in re-evaluating his priorities.