Fletch (1985)
Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear.
When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.
Director: Michael Ritchie
Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: May 31, 1985
Cast
- Chevy Chase - Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
- Tim Matheson - Alan Stanwyk
- Dana Wheeler-Nicholson - Gail Stanwyk
- Joe Don Baker - Chief Jerry Karlin
- Richard Libertini - Frank Walker
- Geena Davis - Larry
- M. Emmet Walsh - Dr. Joseph Dolan
- George Wendt - Fat Sam
- Kenneth Mars - Stanton Boyd
- Bill Henderson - Speaker
Screenplay
- Gregory McDonald (Novel)
- Andrew Bergman (Screenplay)
Music: Harold Faltermeyer
Cinematography: Fred Schuler
Editing: Richard A. Harris
Production: Universal Pictures, Vincent Pictures
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Budget: $8M
Box Office: $60M
Original Language: en
Themes
Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy
Keywords
journalist, rio de janeiro, insurance fraud, dirty cop, police corruption, disguise, assumed identity, heroin addict, cabana, country club, divorce lawyer, santa monica, california, social engineering, hilarious
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is Fletch about?
- When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.
- Who directed Fletch?
- Fletch was directed by Michael Ritchie.
- Who stars in Fletch?
- Fletch stars Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joe Don Baker, Richard Libertini, Geena Davis.
- How long is Fletch?
- Fletch has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is Fletch?
- Fletch is a Comedy, Crime, Mystery film.
- What is the budget of Fletch?
- Fletch had a budget of $8M.
- How much did Fletch gross?
- Fletch grossed $60M worldwide.
- Where was Fletch produced?
- Fletch was produced in United States of America.
- What are the themes of Fletch?
- The themes of Fletch include: Boundary-Pushing Vulgar Humor, Wedding Disasters and Big Laughs, Fun Physical Comedy.