DETECTIVE STORY (1951)

Against the backdrop of a typical day in New York’s 21st Precinct squad room, no-nonsense Detective Jim McLeod (Kirk Douglas), a stalwart and hard-nosed member of the force, faces a moral conflict after discovering that his wife (Eleanor Parker) once used the services of a crooked obstetrician (George Macready), now accused of killing a woman during an illegal abortion. In addition to highlighting Douglas’ star-turn performance, the film also functions as a stellar ensemble drama. William Wyler directs a talented supporting cast, including Joseph Wiseman and Lee Grant in their screen debuts; Grant received an Academy Award® nomination for Best Supporting Actress. DIR/PROD William Wyler; SCR Robert Wyler, Philip Yordan, from the play by Sidney Kingsley. U.S., 1951, b&w, 103 min. NOT RATED

Run Time: 103 Minutes

Opening Date: Saturday, November 01, 2025

Genre: Crime drama

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