Movie Description

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.

Cast

Facts

Original TitleDetective Story

Status Released

Release Information

  • 1951-11-01

Original LanguageEnglish

Runtime 01h 43m

Production CompaniesParamount Pictures

Genres

  • Crime
  • Drama