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.
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Peter Falk
Lou Peckinpaugh
Ann-Margret
Jezebel Dezire
Eileen Brennan
Betty DeBoop
Sid Caesar
Ezra Dezire
Stockard Channing
Bess
James Coco
Marcel
Dom DeLuise
Pepe Damascus
Louise Fletcher
Marlene DuChard
John Houseman
Jasper Blubber
Madeline Kahn
Mrs. Montenegro
Fernando Lamas
Paul DuChard
Marsha Mason
Georgia Merkle
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Frequently Asked Questions
- Where can I watch The Cheap Detective?
- The Cheap Detective (1978) is available to stream on Tubi TV, Howdy Amazon Channel and Netflix in US. Streaming catalogues change often, so confirm on the service before starting.
- Is The Cheap Detective available to rent or buy?
- You can rent The Cheap Detective from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Fandango At Home, Google Play Movies and YouTube. It's available to buy from Barnes & Noble, Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and YouTube.
- When was The Cheap Detective released?
- The Cheap Detective was released in 1978. It has a runtime of 92 minutes.
- What kind of film is The Cheap Detective?
- The Cheap Detective is a comedy, crime, mystery film. 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 wi…
- Who stars in The Cheap Detective?
- The Cheap Detective stars Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan and Sid Caesar.