

Detective Story
Director: William Wyler
"The love story of a man whose wife was more woman than angel!"
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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In brief
Detective Story (1951) is a crime, drama film. With an average rating of 7.0/10 from 163 votes, it's a solidly rated pick. The film runs 1h 43min. Check current streaming availability in the "Where to watch" section above.
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How long is Detective Story?
Detective Story runs 103 minutes (1h 43min).
What rating does Detective Story have?
Detective Story has an average rating of 7.0/10 based on 163 viewer votes on TMDB.
What year is Detective Story from?
Detective Story was released in 1951.
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