Detective Story (1951 film)
- Kirk Douglas: Detective James, Jim ' McLeod
- Eleanor Parker: Mary McLeod
- William Bendix: Detective Lou Brody
- Cathy O'Donnell: Susan Carmichael
- George Macready: Dr. Karl Schneider
- Lee Grant: shoplifter
- Horace McMahon: Lt. Monaghan
- Gladys George: Miss Hatch
- Joseph Wiseman: Charly Gennini
- Craig Hill: Arthur Kindred
- Michael Strong: Lewis Abbott
- Gerald Mohr: Tami Giacoppetti
- Frank Faylen: Detective Gallagher
Police station 21 is an American film drama directed by William Wyler in 1951 after a play by Sidney Kingsley. The crime drama tells of a day in a New York police station.
Action
The policeman Jim McLeod hates everything that is against the law and he is not squeamish in dealing with the suspects - and also with the witnesses. On this day in 21 police station he gets to do it with a sensitive shoplifter. At the same time he works on the case of the young Arthur, who is said to have his boss stole money. And he must solve a burglary, with the Mr. Gennini is associated.
In addition, McLeod pursued the doctor, Dr. Schneider, whom he accused of illegal abortion. When he lashes out against doctor accused him of personal revenge. His boss then takes over the case and presents on McLeod's wife, Mary, to investigate. As McLeod learns of the outcome of the investigation, world falls apart for him. It turns out that McLeod's wife had an abortion at Dr. Schneider ago. The child's father is the crime boss Tami Giacoppetti.
Reviews
- The filmdienst described the film as "a film adaptation of a Broadway impressive piece [ ... ] Excellent played. "
- Dirk Jasper describes the film in his review as "a dramatic story about a gung-ho - narrow cop who must find the hard way that not all criminals" sub-humans " are - a signature role for Kirk Douglas. The event focuses on just a few hours and never leaves the interior of the police station -. Therefrom creates an atmosphere of claustrophobia, which increases the tension became unbearable "
Background
- The play on which the film is based, was a total listed between March 1949 and August 1950 581 times on Broadway. The role of Detective McLeod played Ralph Bellamy, Maureen Stapleton presented dar. his wife
- The film takes place only in the police station, there are no exterior shots. Director Wyler was the stage of the Broadway play in the studio to reconstruct exactly.
- Wiseman, McMahon, Strong and Grant play their stage roles.
- The film is Lee Grant's screen debut.
- Co -author of the screenplay Robert Wyler is the older brother of the director William Wyler.
- For the costumes, the multiple Oscar-winning Edith Head was responsible.
Awards
- Oscar nominations 1952 Best Director - William Wyler
- Best Adapted Screenplay - Philip Yordan and Robert Wyler
- Best Actress - Eleanor Parker
- Best Supporting Actress - Lee Grant
- Best Motion Picture - Drama
- Best Actor - Drama - Kirk Douglas
- Best Supporting Actress - Lee Grant
- Award for Best Actress Lee Grant