The Laughing Policeman

This movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.

⭐ 6.2 /10 67 votes

December 20, 1973 1h 52m Released

Crime Drama Thriller

Storyline

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.

Key Information

                                        Director
                                        Stuart Rosenberg
                                    

                                        Writers
                                        Thomas Rickman, Per Wahlöö
                                    

                                    Studio
                                    20th Century Fox
                                

                                    Rating
                                    6.2/10
                                

                                    Language
                                    EN
                                

                                    Budget
                                    $2,280,000
                                

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Cast & Crew

Walter Matthau

Sgt. Jake Martin SFPD

Bruce Dern

Insp. Leo Larsen SFPD

Louis Gossett Jr.

Insp. James Larrimore SFPD

Albert Paulsen

Henry Camerero

Anthony Zerbe

Lt. Nat Steiner SFPD

Val Avery

Insp. John Pappas SFPD

Cathy Lee Crosby

Kay Butler

Mario Gallo

Bobby Mow, Snitch

Joanna Cassidy

Monica, Beth's Roomate

Frances Lee McCain

Prostitute

Clifton James

Officer Jim Maloney SFPD Bomb Squad

Paul Koslo

Duane Haygood

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Laughing Policeman released?

The Laughing Policeman was released on December 20, 1973.

How long is The Laughing Policeman?

The runtime of The Laughing Policeman is 1h 52m.

What genre is The Laughing Policeman?

The Laughing Policeman is a Crime, Drama, Thriller movie.

What is the rating of The Laughing Policeman?

The Laughing Policeman has a rating of 6.2 out of 10 on TMDB.

Where can I watch The Laughing Policeman?

The Laughing Policeman is available to watch. Check streaming platforms and theaters near you.

Who directed The Laughing Policeman?

The Laughing Policeman was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.

Who stars in The Laughing Policeman?

The main cast of The Laughing Policeman includes Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr..

What language is The Laughing Policeman in?

The Laughing Policeman is originally in English.