Review of Detective Story (1951) by Robin P — 04 Jul 2013
A day in the life of a NYC plainclothes detective squad. Kirk Douglas heads up a squad who have to deal with a variety of criminals and lowlifes, ranging from petty theives to illegal abortionist doctors.
It's a film version of a stage play, so the the film is mostly confined to the police precinct house, though director William Wyler uses the confined space to the film's advantage, buidling tension in this pressure cookeror deviance.
The film certainly has some very dated elements to it, but it is nonetheless a gripping and well acted film, particulary by Douglas, Eleanor Parker, William Bendix, and Lee Grant, most of whom were recreating their Broadway roles.
This review of Detective Story (1951) was written by Robin P on 04 Jul 2013.
Detective Story has generally received positive reviews.
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