The Laughing Policeman

Where to Watch The Laughing Policeman (1973) (Legally)

This movie is so real it makes every other movie in this town look like a movie.
Dec 20, 1973 US 112 min R
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What to expect (spoiler-free)

If you’re considering “ (1973), this quick guide summarizes the essentials.

Genre-wise, it leans into Crime, Drama, Thriller, with a runtime around 112 minutes.

Top billed names include Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr., Albert Paulsen.

The listed certification for some regions is “ (ratings vary by country).

Topics & keywords

san francisco, california, mass murder, murder, killer

Official trailer

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Plot

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.

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Main 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