The Laughing Policeman
"This movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie."
Originally released in 1973. The Laughing Policeman is a crime/thriller film. directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
Starring Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, and Louis Gossett Jr.
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.
Quick Facts
Release Date
December 20, 1973
52 years ago
Runtime
1h 52m
112 minutes total
User Rating
6.2/10
Good (66 votes)
Budget
$2.3M
Production budget
Box Office
$1.7M
0.7x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Walter Matthau
as Sgt. Jake Martin SFPD
Bruce Dern
as Insp. Leo Larsen SFPD
Louis Gossett Jr.
as Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
Albert Paulsen
as Henry Camerero
Anthony Zerbe
as Lt. Nat Steiner SFPD
Val Avery
as Insp. John Pappas SFPD
Cathy Lee Crosby
as Kay Butler
Mario Gallo
as Bobby Mow, Snitch
Joanna Cassidy
as Monica, Beth's Roomate
Frances Lee McCain
as Prostitute
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $2,280,000
- Revenue
- $1,700,000
Production Companies
- 20th Century Fox
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Laughing Policeman about?
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, be...
Who directed The Laughing Policeman?
The Laughing Policeman was directed by Stuart Rosenberg.
How long is The Laughing Policeman?
The Laughing Policeman has a runtime of 1 hours and 52 minutes (112 minutes total).
When was The Laughing Policeman released?
The Laughing Policeman was released on December 20, 1973 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Laughing Policeman?
The main cast of The Laughing Policeman includes Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr., Albert Paulsen, Anthony Zerbe.