6.4The Cheap Detective · 1978
The Cheap Detective (1978) is a Comedy / Crime / Mystery film directed by Robert Moore, starring Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan.
ComedyCrimeMystery
6.4Overview
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.
Cast
Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing, James Coco, Dom DeLuise, Louise Fletcher
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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.
When was "The Cheap Detective" released?
The Cheap Detective was released in 1978.
Who stars in "The Cheap Detective"?
The cast includes Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar.
