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The Detective is a 1968 American neo-noir crime drama film directed by Gordon Douglas, produced by Aaron Rosenberg, and starring Frank Sinatra, based on the 1966 novel of the same name by Roderick Thorp.
A crime drama thriller based on a novel by Roderick Thorp, starring Frank Sinatra as Joe Leland, a troubled detective who investigates a murder linked to official corruption and gay rights. The film features Robert Duvall, Jacqueline Bisset, and Tony Musante, and explores themes of morality, sexuality, and violence.
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- Crime, Drama, Thriller
- Gordon Douglas
- 1968-05-28
When a gay man is viciously slain, Detective Joe Leland (Frank Sinatra) is put on the case. Joe eventually tracks down the victim's roommate, who confesses to the crime and is sentenced to death...
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- Frank Sinatra
- Gordon Douglas
- Crime, Drama, LGBTQ+
Frank Sinatra stars as a weary and wise cop in this adaptation of a novel by Roderick Thorp. The film suffers from flashbacks, liberal orations and inept direction, according to Ebert's critique.
In 1968, with The Detective, Sinatra made the transition complete, playing a gritty urban detective on the streets of New York, dealing with a murder and a suicide that end up taking him down the rabbit hole of corruption and conspiracy.
- Gordon Douglas, Richard Lang
- Frank Sinatra
The Detective, American crime thriller film, released in 1968, that was based on Roderick Thorp’s best-selling novel (1966) of the same name and featured one of the first mainstream discussions in American film of homosexuality. Frank Sinatra’s dramatic role, as the title character, was one of his.
The Detective (1968) PG 05/28/1968 (US) Crime , Mystery , Drama 1h 54m. User. Score. What's your Vibe ? Play Trailer. An adult look at a police detective. Overview. Police detective Joe Leland investigates the murder of a gay man. Gordon Douglas. Director. Abby Mann. Screenplay. Roderick Thorp. Writer.
