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6.3/10 1978 1h 32m Released
Comedy Crime Mystery

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

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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Peter Falk
Peter Falk
Lou Peckinpaugh
Ann-Margret
Ann-Margret
Jezebel Dezire
Eileen Brennan
Eileen Brennan
Betty DeBoop
Sid Caesar
Sid Caesar
Ezra Dezire
Stockard Channing
Stockard Channing
Bess
James Coco
James Coco
Marcel
Dom DeLuise
Dom DeLuise
Pepe Damascus
Louise Fletcher
Louise Fletcher
Marlene DuChard
John Houseman
John Houseman
Jasper Blubber
Madeline Kahn
Madeline Kahn
Mrs. Montenegro
Fernando Lamas
Fernando Lamas
Paul DuChard
Marsha Mason
Marsha Mason
Georgia Merkle
Phil Silvers
Phil Silvers
Hoppy
Abe Vigoda
Abe Vigoda
Sergeant Rizzuto
Paul Williams
Paul Williams
Boy
Nicol Williamson
Nicol Williamson
Colonel Schlissel

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FAQ about The Cheap Detective

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.
When was The Cheap Detective released?
The Cheap Detective was released in 1978.
What genres does The Cheap Detective belong to?
The Cheap Detective is categorised as Comedy, Crime, Mystery.
Who stars in The Cheap Detective?
The cast of The Cheap Detective includes Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing.