The Laughing Policeman (1973)
The Laughing Policeman is a 1973 crime movie directed by Stuart Rosenberg, with a running time of 1h 52m. It stars Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern and Louis Gossett Jr..
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.
Quick answers
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.
When was The Laughing Policeman released?
The Laughing Policeman was released on 20 December 1973.
How long is The Laughing Policeman?
The Laughing Policeman runs 1h 52m.
Who made The Laughing Policeman?
The Laughing Policeman was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Cast
- Walter Matthau as Sgt. Jake Martin SFPD
- Bruce Dern as Insp. Leo Larsen SFPD
- Louis Gossett Jr. as Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
- Albert Paulsen as Henry Camerero
- Anthony Zerbe as Lt. Nat Steiner SFPD
- Val Avery as Insp. John Pappas SFPD
- Cathy Lee Crosby as Kay Butler
- Mario Gallo as Bobby Mow, Snitch
- Joanna Cassidy as Monica, Beth's Roomate
- Frances Lee McCain as Prostitute
- Clifton James as Officer Jim Maloney SFPD Bomb Squad
- Paul Koslo as Duane Haygood
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