The Detective(1968)
An adult look at a police detective
Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man.
Movie: The Detective
Top 10 Billed Cast
Det. Sgt. Joe Leland
Karen Wagner Leland
Curran
Dave Schoenstein
Capt. Tom Farrell
Dr. Wendell Roberts
Colin MacIver
Felix Tesla
Robbie Loughlin
Nestor
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