
Detective Story (1951)
Tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. An embittered cop, Det. Jim McLeod, leads a precinct of characters in their grim daily battle with the city's lowlife. The characters who pass through the precinct over the course of the day include a young petty embezzler, a pair of burglars, and a naive shoplifter.
Directing:
Writing:
Stars:
- William Wyler
Writing:
- Philip Yordan
- Robert Wyler
- Sidney Kingsley
Stars:
Release Date: 1951-10-24
7/10

- Country: US
- Language: English
- Runtime: 103
Charley Gennini
Mary McLeod
Det. James McLeod
Det. Lou Brody
Susan Carmichael
Karl Schneider
Lt. Monaghan
Miss Hatch
Shoplifter
Tami Giacoppetti
Det. Gallagher
Arthur Kindred
Lewis Abbott
Joe Feinson
Det. Dakis
Endicott Sims
Det. O'Brien
Willie the Janitor (uncredited)
Mrs. Farragut (uncredited)
Taxi Driver (uncredited)
French Woman (uncredited)
Det. Pat Callahan
Ed (uncredited)
Desk Sergeant (uncredited)
Dave Gallantz (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Policeman (uncredited)
Man in Custody (uncredited)














