The Cheap Detective
He knows every cheap trick, cheap joke, cheap shot and cheap dame in the book.
19781h 32m6.4(105 votes)
ComedyCrimeMystery
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.
The Cheap Detective (1978) is a comedy, crime, and mystery film directed by Robert Moore. It stars Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, and Eileen Brennan. The film runs for 1 hour 32 minutes. Audiences have made it well received, with an average score of 6.4 out of 10 from 105 votes.
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Director
Cast
Peter Falk
Lou Peckinpaugh
Ann-Margret
Jezebel Dezire
Eileen Brennan
Betty DeBoop
Sid Caesar
Ezra Dezire
Stockard Channing
Bess
James Coco
Marcel
Dom DeLuise
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Who stars in The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective stars Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, and Sid Caesar, and was directed by Robert Moore.
How long is The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes.
When did The Cheap Detective come out?
The Cheap Detective was released in 1978.
What genre is The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective is a comedy, crime, and mystery film.
Is The Cheap Detective worth watching?
The Cheap Detective holds an average audience score of 6.4 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.
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