The Cheap Detective (1978)

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

The Cheap Detective (1978) poster

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.

Director: Robert Moore
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 92 min
Release Date:

Cast

Screenplay

Music: Patrick Williams
Cinematography: John A. Alonzo
Editing: Sidney Levin, Michael A. Stevenson
Production: Columbia Pictures, EMI Films, Rastar Productions
Country: United States of America
Language: English, Deutsch
Original Language: en

Themes

Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof

Keywords

spoof

Trailer

The Cheap Detective Trailer

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Frequently Asked Questions

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.
Who directed The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective was directed by Robert Moore.
Who stars in The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective stars Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing, James Coco.
How long is The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective has a runtime of 1h 32m (92 minutes).
What genre is The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective is a Comedy, Crime, Mystery film.
Where was The Cheap Detective produced?
The Cheap Detective was produced in United States of America.
What are the themes of The Cheap Detective?
The themes of The Cheap Detective include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof.