The Cheap Detective

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.

Tagline

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

Release Status

Released

Genres

Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Director

Robert Moore

Original Language

EN

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.

Who directed The Cheap Detective?

The Cheap Detective was directed by Robert Moore.

When was The Cheap Detective released?

The Cheap Detective was released on June 23, 1978.

How long is The Cheap Detective?

The Cheap Detective has a runtime of 1h 32m.

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