Frank Sinatra, Lee Remick, Jack Klugman
Police detective Joe Leland (Frank Sinatra) investigates the murder of a homosexual man. While investigating, he discovers links to official corruption in New York City in this drama that delves into ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: May 24, 2005
Stats: 33 reviews
I watched this because it was featured in the Celluloid Closet and it was pretty interesting and edgy for a Frank Sinatra movie. It kinda veers into a weird fantasy world towards the end but it was worth watching.
It may have been a little better if it focused on his professional life a little more than his personal life. It is very well made, good production. The acting is fine, good story. I am sure it was quite bold in its day.
A gripping and riveting performance from Frank Sinatra in a role that you would never expect from The Chairman of the Board(in a rare form beyond the glare) and the subject matter so intense it will leave you asking for more. Released in 1968,this was one of the few films that ex...( read more)
Pretty good, often gritty and definitely groundbreaking late-60s crime story, particularly in regard to its subject matter (homosexuals and police discrimination against, police corruption, sexual frankness, psychotherapy, etc). This feels all over like a project which was initia...( read more)
I loved the fact that Frank did these movies and was not afraid...dealing with homosexuality, race, drugs...
Fascinating to watch a film sit on the border between sixties british and 70's American New Wave, while starring an actor still stuck in the fifties. Not that I'm dissing him, it's a great performance, just a weird one.
possibly one of the best police dramas. dated attitudes are the only detractor
Very cool! About half way through I was wondering where it was going, but it was totally awesome and quite surprising.
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