Kirk Douglas
Det. James McLeod
1951•1h 43m•Released•EN
Detective Story
“The love story of a man whose wife was more woman than angel!”
Overview
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.
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Movie Details
Release Date
October 19, 1951
Runtime
1h 43m
Rating
7.0 / 10
Votes
170
Budget
Not available
Revenue
Not available
Status
Released
Popularity
2.5
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