Crime,Drama,Thriller
United States of America
The Laughing Policeman is a 1973 crime thriller film directed by Stuart Rosenberg. The film stars Walter Matthau as Sgt. Jake Martin, Bruce Dern as Leo Larsen, and Louis Gossett Jr as Inspector James Larrimore. The movie is based on the 1968 novel of the same name by Maj Sjรถwall and Per Wahlรถรถ.
The movie opens with a brutal shooting on a San Francisco bus that kills 15 people, including a police detective named Dave Evans. Martin, who was Evans' partner, is determined to find out who is behind the shooting. He discovers that Evans was tailing Larsen, a criminal who had been connected to a murder case that Martin and Evans were working on.
Martin is convinced that Larsen is the key to solving the bus shooting. He begins to follow him, and he soon finds evidence that connects Larsen to the crime. Meanwhile, Martin also has to deal with his personal life, as his wife is struggling with mental illness.
As Martin gets closer and closer to solving the case, he becomes more desperate and obsessed. He risks his safety and his job to uncover the truth behind the shooting. In the end, Martin discovers a shocking truth that shakes him to his core.
The Laughing Policeman is a gritty, intense thriller that captures the essence of the 1970s crime genre. With a strong cast and a gripping plot, the film delivers a powerful and unforgettable experience.
