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The Laughing Policeman (1973): movie guide
The Laughing Policeman (1973) is a Crime, Drama, Thriller running about 112 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.2/10 from 81 votes. Notable cast includes Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr., Albert Paulsen. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1973-12-20
- Runtime: 112 min
- TMDB: 6.2/10
- Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1973-12-20
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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, becomes obsessed with solving the case.
Cast highlights
The Laughing Policeman features Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr., Albert Paulsen, Anthony Zerbe, Val Avery. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1973-12-20. Runtime: 112 minutes. TMDB score: 6.2/10 (81 votes). Genres: Crime, Drama, Thriller. Original language: en. Status: Released.
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Laughing Policeman?
- The Laughing Policeman is listed as Crime, Drama, Thriller on TMDB.
- How long is The Laughing Policeman?
- The Laughing Policeman runs about 112 minutes.
- Who stars in The Laughing Policeman?
- Cast highlights include Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr., Albert Paulsen, Anthony Zerbe, Val Avery.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Laughing Policeman?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
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