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Film · 1978 · Comedy

The Cheap Detective

He knows every cheap trick, cheap joke, cheap shot and cheap dame in the book.

★6.4 1978 1h 32m Robert Moore PG-13

A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.

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About the film

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Audience score
★ 6.4 /10

based on 113 votes

Synopsis

A spoof of the entire 1940s detective genre. San Francisco private detective, Lou Pekinpaugh is accused of murdering his partner at the instigation of his mistress—his partner's wife.

ComedyCrimeMystery

Cast

8 principal cast

Peter Falk

Peter Falk

Lou Peckinpaugh

Ann-Margret

Ann-Margret

Jezebel Dezire

Eileen Brennan

Eileen Brennan

Betty DeBoop

Sid Caesar

Sid Caesar

Ezra Dezire

Stockard Channing

Stockard Channing

Bess

James Coco

James Coco

Marcel

Dom DeLuise

Dom DeLuise

Pepe Damascus

Louise Fletcher

Louise Fletcher

Marlene DuChard

Where to watch The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective (1978) is available to stream on Flicksy via 6 verified sources, aggregated from publicly available embed providers. The 1h 32m comedy directed by Robert Moore is rated 6.4/10 by 113 viewers.

Frequently asked

When was The Cheap Detective released?

The Cheap Detective was released on June 23, 1978.

Who directed The Cheap Detective?

The Cheap Detective was directed by Robert Moore.

How long is The Cheap Detective?

The Cheap Detective has a runtime of 92 minutes (1h 32m).

What genre is The Cheap Detective?

The Cheap Detective is categorized as Comedy, Crime, Mystery.

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