Detective Story (1951 film)
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| Directed by | William Wyler |
| Screenplay by | Robert Wyler Philip Yordan |
| Based on | Detective Story 1949 play by Sidney Kingsley |
| Produced by | William Wyler |
| Starring | Kirk Douglas Eleanor Parker William Bendix Cathy O'Donnell |
| Cinematography | Lee Garmes John F. Seitz (uncredited) |
| Edited by | Robert Swink |
| Distributed by | Paramount Pictures |
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Running time | 103 minutes |
| Country | United States |
| Language | English |
| Budget | $1.5 million |
| Box office | $2.8 million (rentals) |
Detective Story is a 1951 American crime drama film noir directed by William Wyler and starring Kirk Douglas that tells the story of one day in the lives of the various people who populate a police detective squad. The ensemble supporting cast features Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, Cathy O'Donnell and George Macready, and Lee Grant and Joseph Wiseman play large roles in their film debuts. The film was adapted by Robert Wyler and Philip Yordan from the 1949 play by Sidney Kingsley. It was nominated for four Academy Awards, including Academy Award for Best Director for Wyler, Best Actress for Parker and Best Supporting Actress for Grant.