Where to watch The Cheap Detective(1978)
In the United States, The Cheap Detective is available to stream on Howdy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Where to stream The Cheap Detective
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The Cheap Detective plot summary
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.
Details
- Release date
- June 23, 1978
- Runtime
- 1h 32m
- Genres
- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Directed by
- Robert Moore
- Country
- United States
- TMDB rating
- 6.4 / 10 · 110 votes
The Cheap Detective trailer
Cast
Peter FalkLou Peckinpaugh
Ann-MargretJezebel Dezire
Eileen BrennanBetty DeBoop
Sid CaesarEzra Dezire
Stockard ChanningBess
James CocoMarcel
Dom DeLuisePepe Damascus
Louise FletcherMarlene DuChard
John HousemanJasper Blubber
Madeline KahnMrs. Montenegro
FAQ
Where can I watch The Cheap Detective?
In the United States, The Cheap Detective is available to stream on Howdy. You can also rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, and YouTube.
Can I rent or buy The Cheap Detective?
Yes. In the United States you can rent or buy it on Amazon Video, Apple TV, Google Play, YouTube, and Fandango At Home.
How long is The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective runs 1h 32m (92 minutes).
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