The Laughing Policeman (1973)
- Starring:
- Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, (more)
- Director(s):
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
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Stuart Rosenberg's taut police thriller, based on the Martin Beck novel by Maj Sjowall and Per Wahlöö, concerns a serial killer who is targeting bus riders. When a bus full of innocent commuters are killed on a San Francisco street, Jake Martin (Walter Matthau) is assigned to track down the killer. Jake has a personal stake in the killings because his partner was one of the victims. Teamed up with new partner Leo Larsen (Bruce Dern), Jake investigates the back alleys of San Francisco to find the serial killer. The trail leads to a tour of the underbelly of the city's gay subculture. ~ Paul Brenner, All Movie Guide
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- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 109 mins
Complete Cast:
- Walter Matthau - Jake Martin
- Louis Gossett, Jr. - James Larrimore
- Anthony Zerbe - Lt. Steiner
- Val Avery - Pappas
- Cathy Lee Crosby - Kay Butler
- Wayne Grace - Insp. Tom Brennan
- Paul Koslo - Haygard
- Dave Belrose - Ralph Martin
- Lee McCain - Prostitute
- David Moody - Pimp
- Matt Clark - Coroner
- Lavelle Roby - Receptionist
- Louis Guss - Niles
- Warren Finnerty - Ripple
- James V. Christy - Avakian
- Bruce Dern - Leo Larsen
- Albert Paulsen - Camerero
- Anthony Costello - Dave Evans
- Shirley Ballard - Grace Martin
- John Francis - Insp. Russo
- William Hansen - Schwermer
- Gregory Sierra - Vickery
- Dawn Frame - Martin's Child
- Joseph E. Bernard - Avakian's Brother
- Mario Gallo - Bobby Mow
- Jonas Wolfe - Collins
- Clifton James - Maloney
- Leigh French - Porno Cashier
- Joanna Cassidy - Monica
- Director(s):
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Writer(s):
- Tom Rickman
- Producer(s):
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Profanity, Adult Situations, Not For Children, Violence)
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