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.
The Laughing Policeman (1973) is a crime, drama and thriller film directed by Stuart Rosenberg, released on December 20, 1973 with a runtime of 1h 52m. It stars Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr. and Albert Paulsen. Viewers rate it 6.2 out of 10 across 79 ratings.
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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
Directed by Stuart Rosenberg, written by Thomas Rickman, Per Wahlöö and Maj Sjöwall, produced by Stuart Rosenberg.
Average viewer score of 6.2/10 from 79 ratings.
From the early-70's zenith of crime and police-centered films, 'The Laughing Policeman' deserves credit, respect and recognition as a fine, gritty, accurate work that shows the way real officers interact and go through their work-days and solve crimes. Walter Matthau, mostly known for his astute comedic touch, is excellent, as is Bruce Dern, who's promoted to an uneasy partnership with Matthau, when the latter's…
Reviewed on January 18, 2016
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The main cast of The Laughing Policeman (1973) includes Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr., Albert Paulsen and Anthony Zerbe. The film was directed by Stuart Rosenberg. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
The Laughing Policeman was released on December 20, 1973 and runs for 1h 52m.
The Laughing Policeman (1973) holds an average rating of 6.2 out of 10 from 79 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, drama and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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