The Cheap Detective

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

19781h 32m6.3(109 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 6.3 out of 10 from 109 votes.

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Director

Robert Moore

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

Pepe Damascus

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Where can I watch The Cheap Detective?

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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 6.3 out of 10. The best signal, though, is a recommendation from a friend who shares your taste—FriendsRecommend shows you exactly that.