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The Cheap Detective

Name: The Cheap Detective
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Released: 1978-06-23
Duration: 1 h 32 min
Cast: Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing

1978Directed by Robert Moore

Comedy · Crime · Mystery1h 32m

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

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.

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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

Fernando LamasPaul DuChard

Marsha MasonGeorgia Merkle

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About The Cheap Detective

How long is The Cheap Detective?: The Cheap Detective runs 1 hour and 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who directed The Cheap Detective?: The Cheap Detective was directed by Robert Moore.
Who is in the cast of The Cheap Detective?: The Cheap Detective stars Peter Falk as Lou Peckinpaugh, Ann-Margret as Jezebel Dezire and Eileen Brennan as Betty DeBoop.
What language is The Cheap Detective in?: The Cheap Detective is in English, with some German.
Is The Cheap Detective family friendly?: Mostly. It is rated PG, so some material may not suit young children.
Where can I watch The Cheap Detective?: In the United States, The Cheap Detective is streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel. Availability differs by country: see Stream above for yours.
When was The Cheap Detective released?: The Cheap Detective was released on June 23, 1978.