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The Laughing Policeman (1973)
Director: Stuart Rosenberg
Cast: Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr., Albert Paulsen
Runtime112 min
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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.
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The Laughing Policeman (1973) is a well-regarded crime thriller directed by Stuart Rosenberg. Critics praised the film's gritty, realistic tone and complex characters. While the film did not receive any major awards, it has maintained a strong cult following, with an IMDb rating of 7.3/10 and a Rotten Tomatoes score of 83%, indicating positive audience reception.
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Fans of gritty, character-driven crime dramas will appreciate the stellar performances and moody atmosphere of The Laughing Policeman, the 1973 thriller directed by Stuart Rosenberg and starring Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, and Louis Gossett Jr. The film's twisty plot and Matthau's nuanced turn as the obsessed detective make it a standout example of the genre.
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The Laughing Policeman is a 1973 American neo-noir thriller film loosely based on the 1968 novel of the same name by Maj Sjöwall and Per Wahlöö. The setting of the story is transplanted from Stockholm to San Francisco. It is directed by Stuart Rosenberg and features Walter Matthau as Detective Jake Martin.
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