Detective Story

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Actors: Kirk Douglas , George Macready , Lee Grant , Eleanor Parker , Frank Faylen , Gerald Mohr , Bert Freed , Gladys George , Cathy O'Donnell , Luis Van Rooten , Craig Hill , William Bendix , Horace McMahon , Joseph Wiseman , Michael Strong

Director: William Wyler

IMDB Rate: 7.7 out of 10 (1919 votes)

Plot Summary:Jim McLeod is a hard-nosed and cynical detective. He believes in a strict interpretation of the law and doesnt believe in turning the other cheek. The current object of his zealousness is Karl Schneider, an abortionist responsible for the death of several young women. Schneiders lawyer tells the precinct lieutenant that McLeod has his own personal reasons for going after his client. It turns out that his wife was a patient before they met, although Jim knew nothing of it. His world suddenly turned upside down, McLeod is too late in re-evaluating his priorities.