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7.5/10
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On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.
- Nominated for 4 Oscars
- 5 wins & 11 nominations total
William 'Bill' Phillips
- Det. Pat Callahan
- (as William 'Bill' Phillips)
- Director
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Did you know
- GoofsIn some of the close-up shots of McLeod and Schneider in the back of the paddy wagon, McLeod's shadow can be faintly seen on the rear-projection screen showing the street behind them. (Other shadows can also be seen.)
- Quotes
Detective James McLeod: I built my whole life on hating my father. All the time he was inside me, laughing.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Paramount Presents (1974)
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outstanding in its genre
This top-notch police story rises far above the norm for its type. A true example of ensemble acting, the film incorporates many well-known character actors all putting in first-rate work, led by the superb efforts of Kirk Douglas and William Bendix, the latter in what may be his best screen role. This may be one of the earliest examples of the "typical day" genre, in which multiple story lines occurring in a single day in a certain locale are melded into a whole (a genre exemplified by the "Hill Street Blues" and "Barney Miller" of tv). An excellent script and good direction, aided by interesting characters, keep the dramatic tension moving along briskly to the searing conclusion. This is not your run-of-the-mill police story, and is definitely worth a see.
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- rupie
- Aug 31, 2000
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- William Wyler's Production of Sidney Kingsley's Detective Story
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- Runtime1 hour 43 minutes
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- 1.37 : 1
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