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The Cheap Detective (1978)

Movie ★ 6.4 92 min

Comedy Crime Mystery

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.

Robert Moore Director Neil Simon Writer

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Quick facts

Released
June 23, 1978
Runtime
92 min
Rating
PG
IMDb
tt0077321
Language
,

Themes

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 John Houseman John Houseman Jasper Blubber Madeline Kahn Madeline Kahn Mrs. Montenegro Fernando Lamas Fernando Lamas Paul DuChard Marsha Mason Marsha Mason Georgia Merkle Phil Silvers Phil Silvers Hoppy Abe Vigoda Abe Vigoda Sergeant Rizzuto Paul Williams Paul Williams Boy Nicol Williamson Nicol Williamson Colonel Schlissel Vic Tayback Vic Tayback Lieutenant DiMaggio Scatman Crothers Scatman Crothers Tinker

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Frequently asked questions

What is The Cheap Detective about?
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.
Who directed The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective was directed by Robert Moore.
Who stars in The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective stars Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar.
When was The Cheap Detective released?
The Cheap Detective is a 1978 comedy, crime, mystery film.
Where can I watch The Cheap Detective?
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