The Detective (Film), released 1968 — adapted from The detective by Roderick Thorp, H. Aviv.
New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama that delves into a world of sex and drugs, homophobia, homosexuality and bisexuality.
Starring Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Ralph Meeker, Jack Klugman, Horace McMahon.
Directed by Gordon Douglas.
