The Laughing Policeman
(1973)
Overview
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.
Director
Stuart Rosenberg
Writers
Thomas Rickman, Per Wahlöö, Maj Sjöwall, Stuart Rosenberg
Top Billed
Walter Matthau
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Reviews
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⭐ 8/10January 18, 2016
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 partner, who was on vacation yet t… read the rest.
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Status
Released
Original Language
EN
Budget
$2,280,000
Revenue
$1,700,000