Detective Story
US (1951): Crime/Drama
On a day in the life of the 21st Precinct detective squad, we meet a batty old lady; petty embezzler Arthur, and the wonderful girl whose unrequited love may redeem him; a pair of blustering, but dangerous, burglars; a charmingly naive shoplifter who observes the activity with timorous interest; and Detective Jim McLeod (Kirk Douglas), self-appointed crusader who has no mercy for lawbreakers. He little suspects his obsessive pursuit of an abortionist is leading him to personal disaster. (IMDb)
Director William Wyler's explosive drama takes place almost entirely within the claustrophobic confines of the station house. The film is a prototype for modern police drama series, from "Hill Street Blues" to "N.Y.P.D. Blue." The strong supporting cast includes Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O'Donnell, George Macready, Gladys George, Joseph Wiseman, Lee Grant and Frank Faylen. (Paramount)
4 nominations
· Actress 1951: Eleanor Parker
· Supporting Actress 1951: Lee Grant
· Directing 1951: William Wyler
· Writing (Screenplay) 1951: Philip Yordan, Robert Wyler