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The Laughing Policeman

R19731h 52mStuart Rosenberg
IMDb 6.4 · Rotten Tomatoes 59%

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

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.

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Hells AngelsSan Francisco, CaliforniaMass MurderMurderPolice Officer KilledPolice OfficerKillerBuddy CopGay Bar

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What is The Laughing Policeman (1973) 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.

Who stars in The Laughing Policeman?

The Laughing Policeman stars 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). The film was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.

How long is The Laughing Policeman?

The Laughing Policeman has a runtime of 1 min and premiered in 1973. It is rated R.

Is The Laughing Policeman worth watching?

The Laughing Policeman holds an IMDb rating of 6.4/10. On Rotten Tomatoes it scores 59. Fans of Crime, Drama, Thriller are most likely to enjoy it — TasteRay can tell you how well it matches your personal taste.

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