The Cheap Detective
📖 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.
🎥 Production Details
- Tagline
- “He knows every cheap trick, cheap joke, cheap shot and cheap dame in the book.”
- Release Status
- Released
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Director
- Robert Moore
- Original Language
- EN
🎭 Cast
Peter FalkLou Peckinpaugh
Ann-MargretJezebel Dezire
Eileen BrennanBetty DeBoop
Sid CaesarEzra Dezire
Stockard ChanningBess
James CocoMarcel
Dom DeLuisePepe Damascus
Louise FletcherMarlene DuChard
John HousemanJasper Blubber
Madeline KahnMrs. Montenegro🎬 Similar Movies
❓ 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.
- When was The Cheap Detective released?
- The Cheap Detective was released on June 23, 1978.
- How long is The Cheap Detective?
- The Cheap Detective has a runtime of 1h 32m.
- Where can I track The Cheap Detective?
- You can track The Cheap Detective on Matinee — the free movie and TV show tracker app for iOS. Log it, rate it, and share your thoughts with friends.
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