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"Detective Story" quotes

Detective Story poster
On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.

Director: William Wyler
Writer: Philip Yordan, Robert Wyler, Sidney Kingsley
Production: N/A
Genre: crime, drama, film-noir
Year: 1951
MetaScore: 78/100
ImdbRating: 7.5
BoxOffice: N/A
Released: 19 May 1952
Awards: Nominated for 4 Oscars. 5 wins & 11 nominations total

11 video clips

Detective James McleodShoplifterMary McleodKarl SchneiderDet. Lou BrodyLewis AbbottEndicott Sims
I built my whole life on hating my father - Detective Story 00:08 I built my whole life on hating my father Can't you say Yes sir without making it sound like an insult - Detective Story 00:13 Can't you say Yes sir without making it sound like an... At an autopsy the other day - Detective Story 01:04 At an autopsy the other day All right get lost Take a couple of drop dead pills - Detective Story 00:05 All right get lost Take a couple of drop dead pills I ought to fall on you like the sword of God - Detective Story 00:44 I ought to fall on you like the sword of God No I want to put him in the electric chair - Detective Story 00:07 No I want to put him in the electric chair Jim you've got to bend with the wind or break - Detective Story 00:08 Jim you've got to bend with the wind or break You shouldn't drink so much It melts the lining of your brain - Detective Story 00:05 You shouldn't drink so much It melts the lining of your... You got to have the last word don't you - Detective Story 00:05 You got to have the last word don't you In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Ghost - Detective Story 00:50 In the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy... Where's your boy - Detective Story 00:31 Where's your boy

Cast

Det. James McLeod - Kirk Douglas
Mary McLeod - Eleanor Parker
Det. Lou Brody - William Bendix
Susan Carmichael - Cathy O'Donnell
Karl Schneider - George Macready
All Cast