The Cheap Detective (1978)
He knows every cheap trick, cheap joke, cheap shot and cheap dame in the book.
Overview
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.
The Cheap Detective Official Trailer
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The Cheap Detective Cast
Peter Falk
as Lou Peckinpaugh
Ann-Margret
as Jezebel Dezire
Eileen Brennan
as Betty DeBoop
Sid Caesar
as Ezra Dezire
Stockard Channing
as Bess
James Coco
as Marcel
Dom DeLuise
as Pepe Damascus
Louise Fletcher
as Marlene DuChard
John Houseman
as Jasper Blubber
Madeline Kahn
as Mrs. Montenegro
Fernando Lamas
as Paul DuChard
Marsha Mason
as Georgia Merkle
The Cheap Detective: Quick Answers
Where can I watch The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective is streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel in the US.
When was The Cheap Detective released?
The Cheap Detective came out on June 23, 1978.
Is The Cheap Detective worth watching?
The Cheap Detective holds a 6.4/10 average from 111 TMDB user ratings. Reactions are mixed, so check the trailer first.
How long is The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective runs 92 minutes (1h 32m).
