The Laughing Policeman

The Laughing Policeman

Crime · 1973 · 1h 52m

Movie

6.2/10 · TMDB

This movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.

Overview

When a gunman opens fire on a crowded city bus in San Francisco, Detective Dave Evans is killed, along with the man he'd been following in relation to a murder. Evans' partner, Sgt. Jake Martin, becomes obsessed with solving the case.

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Cast & crew

Walter MatthauSgt. Jake Martin SFPD
Bruce DernInsp. Leo Larsen SFPD
Louis Gossett Jr.Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
Albert PaulsenHenry Camerero
Anthony ZerbeLt. Nat Steiner SFPD
Val AveryInsp. John Pappas SFPD
Cathy Lee CrosbyKay Butler
Mario GalloBobby Mow, Snitch
Joanna CassidyMonica, Beth's Roomate
Frances Lee McCainProstitute
Clifton JamesOfficer Jim Maloney SFPD Bomb Squad
Paul KosloDuane Haygood
Matt ClarkCoronor
William HansenMr. Schwermer, Bus Vicitm
Shirley BallardGrace Martin

Information

Release date
20 December 1973
Director
Stuart Rosenberg
Genres
Crime, Drama, Thriller
Runtime
1h 52m
Country of origin
United States

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