“He knows every cheap trick, cheap joke, cheap shot and cheap dame in the book.”
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The Cheap Detective (1978) – Official Trailer, Cast & Details
The Cheap Detective at a Glance
The Cheap Detective is a 1978 comedy, crime and mystery film helmed by Robert Moore, featuring Peter Falk, Ann-Margret and Eileen Brennan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes and was released on June 23, 1978. The Cheap Detective holds an average TMDB user score of 6.3/10 from 109 votes and is rated PG in the United States.
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Storyline & Synopsis
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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Frequently Asked Questions About The Cheap Detective
When was The Cheap Detective released?
The Cheap Detective was released on June 23, 1978.
What is the runtime of The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).
Who stars in The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective stars Peter Falk as Lou Peckinpaugh, Ann-Margret as Jezebel Dezire, Eileen Brennan as Betty DeBoop and Sid Caesar as Ezra Dezire. The cast also includes Stockard Channing, James Coco, Dom DeLuise and Louise Fletcher.
Who directed The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective was directed by Robert Moore. The screenplay is credited to Neil Simon.
What genre is The Cheap Detective?
The Cheap Detective is listed on TMDB as a mix of comedy, crime and mystery.
What is The Cheap Detective rated?
The Cheap Detective is rated PG in the United States. On TMDB it has an average user score of 6.3/10 from 109 votes.
Where can I watch the trailer for The Cheap Detective for free?
You can watch the trailer for The Cheap Detective, "The Cheap Detective (Theatrical Trailer)", for free on this 123Movies page. It is embedded from YouTube.
What movies are similar to The Cheap Detective?
Movies TMDB recommends alongside The Cheap Detective include Shadow of the Thin Man (1941), Zero Effect (1998), Psych: The Movie (2017), The Thursday Murder Club (2025) and Who's Harry Crumb? (1989).
Can I stream the full movie of The Cheap Detective on 123Movies?
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