The Cheap Detective
He knows every cheap trick, cheap joke, cheap shot and cheap dame in the book.
What It’s 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.
Directed by Robert Moore
Starring Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing
Where to Watch The Cheap Detective
The Cheap Detective is currently streaming on Howdy Amazon Channel in the United States. Availability last checked October 25, 2026.
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Release Date
06/23/1978
06/23/1978
Original Language
English
English
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