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The Laughing Policeman

6.219731h 52mRMovieCrimeDramaThriller

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.

DirectorStuart Rosenberg
WritersThomas Rickman·Stuart Rosenberg
ProducerStuart Rosenberg

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Cast · Directed by Stuart Rosenberg

WMWalter Matthau
Walter Matthau
Sgt. Jake Martin SFPD
BDBruce Dern
Bruce Dern
Insp. Leo Larsen SFPD
LJLouis Gossett Jr.
Louis Gossett Jr.
Insp. James Larrimore SFPD
APAlbert Paulsen
Albert Paulsen
Henry Camerero
AZAnthony Zerbe
Anthony Zerbe
Lt. Nat Steiner SFPD
VAVal Avery
Val Avery
Insp. John Pappas SFPD
CCCathy Lee Crosby
Cathy Lee Crosby
Kay Butler
MGMario Gallo
Mario Gallo
Bobby Mow, Snitch
JCJoanna Cassidy
Joanna Cassidy
Monica, Beth's Roomate
FMFrances Lee McCain
Frances Lee McCain
Prostitute
CJClifton James
Clifton James
Officer Jim Maloney SFPD Bomb Squad
PKPaul Koslo
Paul Koslo
Duane Haygood

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The Laughing Policeman — streaming FAQ

Which OTT platform streams The Laughing Policeman?

The Laughing Policeman isn't streaming anywhere in Australia yet.

Is The Laughing Policeman on Netflix?

No, The Laughing Policeman is not on Netflix in Australia as of September 2026.

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The Laughing Policeman isn't streaming in Australia yet, so there's no way to watch it free at the moment.

What is the OTT release date for The Laughing Policeman?

The Laughing Policeman hasn't started streaming in Australia yet. Based on the typical 6–8 week theatrical-to-streaming window, we estimate it will arrive around February 7, 1974. This is a prediction, not a confirmed date.