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What film did Wyler direct featuring Kirk Douglas?

  • Detective Story

  • The Big Country

  • The Westerner

  • Ben-Hur

Answer

Detective Story was a 1951 American film noir directed by William Wyler, based on the play by Sidney Kingsley. The film stars Kirk Douglas as a hard-nosed police detective who is accused of murder and must prove his innocence. The film was a critical and commercial success, and received three Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Actor for Douglas.
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