The Laughing Policeman

1973Directed by Stuart Rosenberg

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Released: December 20, 1973
Runtime: 1h 52m

About The Laughing Policeman

Crime
Drama
Thriller

Synopsis

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

Principal cast

In billing order

Walter MatthauSgt. Jake Martin SFPD
Bruce DernInsp. Leo Larsen SFPD
Louis Gossett Jr.Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
Albert PaulsenHenry Camerero
Anthony ZerbeLt. Nat Steiner SFPD
Val AveryInsp. John Pappas SFPD

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