The Laughing Policeman (1973)
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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, Rovi
- Starring:
- Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, (more)
- Director(s):
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R
- Format(s):
- DVD
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Synopsis of The Laughing Policeman
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, Rovi
- Theatrical Feature Running Time:
- 109 mins
Complete Cast of The Laughing Policeman
- Walter Matthau - Jake Martin
- Louis Gossett, Jr. - James Larrimore
- Anthony Zerbe - Lt. Steiner
- Dave Belrose - Ralph Martin
- Wayne Grace - Insp. Tom Brennan
- Matt Clark - Coroner
- Gregory Sierra - Vickery
- Paul Koslo - Haygard
- William Hansen - Schwermer
- Dawn Frame - Martin's Child
- Joseph E. Bernard - Avakian's Brother
- Leigh French - Porno Cashier
- Val Avery - Pappas
- Cathy Lee Crosby - Kay Butler
- James V. Christy - Avakian
- Bruce Dern - Leo Larsen
- Albert Paulsen - Camerero
- Anthony Costello - Dave Evans
- John Francis - Insp. Russo
- Mario Gallo - Bobby Mow
- Jonas Wolfe - Collins
- Lavelle Roby - Receptionist
- Clifton James - Maloney
- Louis Guss - Niles
- Lee McCain - Prostitute
- David Moody - Pimp
- Warren Finnerty - Ripple
- Shirley Ballard - Grace Martin
- Joanna Cassidy - Monica
- Director(s):
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Writer(s):
- Tom Rickman
- Producer(s):
- Stuart Rosenberg
- Theatrical MPAA Rating:
- R(Not For Children, Profanity, Violence, Adult Situations)
- Categories:
- Mystery & Suspense
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