The Detective contains a fine performance by Frank Sinatra, some very good scenes of police work, and not much else.

Featuring a compelling and notable performance from Frank Sinatra, The Detective is an enjoyable neo-noir from the late 60s reflecting realistic attitudes towards queer characters.

Unpolished in spots, but it's a major, influential stepping stone in the neo-noir movement.

The Detective belongs to its writer, Abby Mann, and he has made it into the kind of "tough," "hard-hitting," "socially conscious" picture that Hollywood used to pride itself on.