The Cheap Detective (1978)

"He knows every cheap trick, cheap joke, cheap shot and cheap dame in the book."Movie
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The Cheap Detective
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StarringPeter FalkAnn-MargretEileen Brennan
DirectorRobert Moore
WriterNeil Simon
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PG 1 hr 32 minJun 23rd, 1978Comedy, Crime, Mystery
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Plot
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.

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:June 23rd, 1978
On DVD & Blu-ray:November 13th, 2001 - Buy DVD
Original Language:English
Production Companies:Columbia Pictures, EMI Films, Rastar Productions
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