The Laughing Policeman (1973)
This movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.
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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Top billed cast
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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
William HansenMr. Schwermer, Bus VicitmKeywords
Movie DNA
Genre affinityThriller · Drama · CrimeTheme affinityMystery · Murder · San Francisco CaliforniaNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaDirector preference97974Actor preference159225 · 173932 · 102154
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Frequently asked questions about The Laughing Policeman
What is The Laughing Policeman about?
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.
How long is The Laughing Policeman?
The Laughing Policeman has a runtime of 112 minutes.