Detective Story (1951)
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.
Where to watch Detective Story
| Country | Stream | Rent | Buy |
|---|---|---|---|
| United States | Kanopy | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 | Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play Movies, YouTube +1 |
| United Kingdom | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, Sky, YouTube |
| Canada | — | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video | Apple TV, YouTube, Amazon Video |
| Australia | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube | Apple TV, Amazon Video, YouTube |
| Ireland | — | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Sky, Amazon Video |
| New Zealand | — | Amazon Video | Amazon Video |
| India | — | Amazon Video | — |
| Germany | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
| France | — | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video +2 | Apple TV, Orange VOD, Sooner, Amazon Video +2 |
| Italy | — | Apple TV, Amazon Video | Apple TV, Amazon Video |
Streaming availability from JustWatch via TMDB, which also lists Detective Story in 21 more countries. Catalogues change often, so check the provider before subscribing.
What is Detective Story about?
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. Detective Story is a Crime, Drama movie, released on 1951-10-19, runtime 103 minutes.
Is Detective Story worth watching?
TMDB users rate Detective Story 7.1 out of 10 from 174 ratings. Reception is mixed-to-positive.
Where can I watch Detective Story?
In the United States, Detective Story is free to watch on Kanopy and can be rented from Amazon Video and Apple TV. The table on this page lists 9 more countries. Movie World also lists the official trailer, online streaming sources and links to external sources on this page.
Directed by
William Wyler
Cast
- Kirk Douglas as Det. James McLeod
- Eleanor Parker as Mary McLeod
- William Bendix as Det. Lou Brody
- Cathy O'Donnell as Susan Carmichael
- George Macready as Karl Schneider
- Horace McMahon as Lt. Monaghan
- Gladys George as Miss Hatch
- Joseph Wiseman as Charley Gennini
- Lee Grant as Shoplifter
- Gerald Mohr as Tami Giacoppetti
- Frank Faylen as Det. Gallagher
- Craig Hill as Arthur Kindred
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Sources
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