The Defective Detective (1984)
Before they flunked the Police Academy. Before Eddie Murphy heard of Beverly Hills . . . there was the DEFECTIVE DETECTIVE!
Lewis plays a Las Vegas policeman visiting his ex-wife in France, only to be caught up in the shenanigans of a group of art thieves. His ex-wife has remarried and her husband is undercover among the art thieves, carrying out an assignment given him by his superiors in the police force. Inevitably, the current husband and the ex-husband are bound to clash.
Director: Michel Gérard
Genre: Comedy
Runtime: 86 min
Release Date: January 11, 1984
Cast
- Jerry Lewis - Jerry Logan
- Michel Blanc - Laurent Martin
- Charlotte de Turckheim - Marie-Christine Martin
- Michel Peyrelon - Franz
- Gérard Hérold - Jean-Benoît
- Laura Betti - Carlotta Batticelli
- Philippe Castelli - Brigadier
- Mylène Demongeot - Woman on the bench
- Bernard Charlan - Duty officer
- Jacques Legras - Orchestra conductor
Screenplay
- Michel Gérard (Screenplay)
Music: Vladimir Cosma
Cinematography: Jean Monsigny
Production: Coline, Gaumont, Imacité
Country: France
Language: Deutsch, English, Français
Original Language: fr
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Defective Detective about?
- Lewis plays a Las Vegas policeman visiting his ex-wife in France, only to be caught up in the shenanigans of a group of art thieves. His ex-wife has remarried and her husband is undercover among the art thieves, carrying out an assignment given him by his superiors in the police force. Inevitably, the current husband and the ex-husband are bound to clash.
- Who directed The Defective Detective?
- The Defective Detective was directed by Michel Gérard.
- Who stars in The Defective Detective?
- The Defective Detective stars Jerry Lewis, Michel Blanc, Charlotte de Turckheim, Michel Peyrelon, Gérard Hérold, Laura Betti.
- How long is The Defective Detective?
- The Defective Detective has a runtime of 1h 26m (86 minutes).
- What genre is The Defective Detective?
- The Defective Detective is a Comedy film.
- Where was The Defective Detective produced?
- The Defective Detective was produced in France.