The Shadow's Edge
2025 · Action · Crime
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Film / 1973
The Laughing Policeman
Directed by
Stuart Rosenberg
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.
The story
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
Walter MatthauSgt. Jake Martin SFPD
Bruce DernInsp. Leo Larsen SFPD
Louis Gossett Jr.Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
Albert PaulsenHenry Camerero
Anthony ZerbeLt. Nat Steiner SFPD
Val AveryInsp. John Pappas SFPD
Cathy Lee CrosbyKay Butler
Mario GalloBobby Mow, Snitch
Joanna CassidyMonica, Beth's Roomate
Frances Lee McCainProstitute
Clifton JamesOfficer Jim Maloney SFPD Bomb Squad
Paul KosloDuane Haygood
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Matt ClarkCoronor
William HansenMr. Schwermer, Bus Vicitm
Shirley BallardGrace Martin
Elaine CollinsGo-Go Dancer
Cheryl ChristiansenNurse on Bus
Don BorisenkoCollins
David MoodyPimp
Gregory SierraVickery
Warren FinnertyRipple
Joseph BernardAvakian's Brother
Melvina SmedleyMaydala
Leigh FrenchPorno Cashier
Anthony CostelloDave Evans
John FrancisInspector Lou Terry
Wayne GraceInspector Tom Brennan
James V. ChristyAvakian
Dawn FrameDebbie Martin
Lavelle RobyReceptionist
Carl FranklinMan on Bus
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