directed by: Stuart Rosenberg, year: 1973
actors: Walter Matthau, Bruce Dern, Louis Gossett Jr., Anthony Zerbe

The Laughing Policeman is a gritty crime thriller set in 1970s San Francisco. The film follows Inspector Jake Martin as he investigates a brutal mass murder on a city bus. The case becomes personal when he discovers that one of the victims was his partner. As Martin delves deeper into the investigation, he uncovers a web of corruption and deceit, challenging his own moral compass. The movie is known for its realistic portrayal of police work and the atmospheric depiction of the city.

1970s San Francisco, Crime, Thriller, Neo Noir, Investigation, San Francisco