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Jun 23, 1978 · Peter Falk stars as a parody of Humphrey Bogart in this 1978 film by Neil Simon. Set in 1940s San Francisco, he investigates a murder and a treasure with the help of dames, Nazis and other classic elements.
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- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Robert Moore
- 1978-06-23
The Cheap Detective is a 1978 American mystery comedy film written by Neil Simon and directed by Robert Moore. It stars Peter Falk as Lou Peckinpaugh, a parody of Humphrey Bogart. The film is a parody of Bogart films such as Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon.
A comedy film starring Peter Falk as a private eye who gets involved in a murder mystery. See the full list of actors, writers, directors, producers, and other crew members who worked on this movie.
Watch The Cheap Detective with a subscription on Prime Video, rent on Fandango at Home, or buy on Fandango at Home. In this satire of film noir, Lou Peckinpaugh (Peter Falk) is a San Francisco...
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- Robert Moore
- PG
- Peter Falk
Roger Ebert pans this comedy film as a rip-off of Bogart classics, with Falk imitating Bogart and other stars mimicking their roles. He criticizes the lack of originality, wit and humor in the script by Neil Simon.
A comedy film starring Peter Falk as a private eye in San Francisco, 1940, who gets involved in a mystery involving Nazis and a treasure. The film is a parody of Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon, with references to Bogart and other classics.
Apr 22, 2003 · 1h 32m 1978. Overview. Synopsis. Credits. Photos & Videos. Film Details. Articles & Reviews. Quotes. Notes. Brief Synopsis. A private dick tackles two tough cases while trying to clear himself of a murder charge. Cast & Crew. Read More. Robert Moore. Director. Peter Falk. Lee Menning. Lauren Simon. Paula Friel. Carole Wells. Photos & Videos.
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