Tight police procedural has Matthau in a serious role as an emotionless cop hunting down a killer. Story concept is by the numbers but given the assured direction and writing, the movie is uncompromising and gritty.
They don't make 'em like they used to.
This review of The Laughing Policeman (1973) was written by Dave A on 11 Sep 2007.
The Laughing Policeman has generally received mixed reviews.
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