Detective Story
1951
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.
Director:
William Wyler
Writers:
Philip Yordan, Robert Wyler, Sidney Kingsley
Awards:
Nominated for 4 Oscars. 7 wins & 11 nominations total
Production:
William Wyler
Country:
United States
