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Detective Story
1951
William Wyler
1951·TV-PG·
United States
United StatesAward tierSilver
Metascore
On one day in the 21st Precinct squad room, assorted characters form a backdrop for the troubles of hard-nosed Detective Jim McLeod.
Cast
Kirk Douglas·Eleanor Parker·William Bendix·Cathy O'Donnell
Producers
Lester Koenig·Robert Wyler·William Wyler
Languages
EnglishMajor Awards
1 win · 6 nominations
Wins (1)
Best Actress
Cannes Film Festival (1952)
Best Actress
Lee Grant
Nominations (6)
Festival Grand Prize
Cannes Film Festival (1952)
Grand Prize of the Festival
William Wyler
Best Picture
BAFTA Awards (1952)
Best Film from any Source
Golden Globes, USA (1952)
Best Motion Picture - Drama
Best Director
Academy Awards, USA (1952)
Best Director
William Wyler
Best Actor
Golden Globes, USA (1952)
Best Actor - Drama
Kirk Douglas
Best Actress
Academy Awards, USA (1952)
Best Actress in a Leading Role
Eleanor Parker