About this movie
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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The Cheap Detective
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Year
1978
Runtime
1h 32m
TMDB Rating
⭐ 6.4/10
Votes
102
Genre
Comedy, Crime, Mystery
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Language
EN
Cast
spoof
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Questions about The Cheap Detective
How long is The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective has a runtime of 1h 32m (1 hour and 32 minutes).
Who directed The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective was directed by Robert Moore and released in 1978.
What genre is The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective is a Comedy, Crime, Mystery film (1978).
Who stars in The Cheap Detective?
The cast of The Cheap Detective includes Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing.
What is the TMDB rating for The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective has a TMDB rating of 6.4/10 based on 102 votes.
