
Overview
New York City Police detective Joe Leland investigates the grisly murder of Teddy Leikman, the gay son of a politically influential department store owner. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in NYC in this drama that delves into a world of sex and drugs, homophobia, homosexuality and bisexuality.
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Crew
DirectorGordon Douglas
WriterAbby Mann, Roderick Thorp
Cast

Frank Sinatra
Det. Sgt. Joe Leland

Lee Remick
Karen Wagner Leland

Ralph Meeker
Curran

Jack Klugman
Dave Schoenstein

Horace McMahon
Capt. Tom Farrell

Lloyd Bochner
Dr. Wendell Roberts

William Windom
Colin MacIver

Tony Musante
Felix Tesla

Al Freeman Jr.
Robbie Loughlin

Robert Duvall
Nestor
Pat Henry
Mercidis

Patrick McVey
Police Officer Mike Tanner
Dixie Marquis
Carol Linjack

Sugar Ray Robinson
Kelly

Renée Taylor
Rachael Schoenstein
James Inman
Teddy Leikman

Tom Atkins
Harmon

Jacqueline Bisset
Norma MacIver

Joe Santos
Reporter (uncredited)

George Plimpton
Reporter (uncredited)
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Keywords
homophobiapolice detectivelgbtgay theme
Details
Budget
$4M
Revenue
$7M
TMDb Votes
77
Added May 14, 2026Updated Jun 3, 2026









