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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.
Jun 23, 1978 · The Cheap Detective: Directed by Robert Moore. With Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar. San Francisco, 1940, detectives, dames, documents, Nazis, and a treasure.
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- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Robert Moore
- 1978-06-23
The Cheap Detective (1978) cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more.
In this satire of film noir, Lou Peckinpaugh (Peter Falk) is a San Francisco detective in the boozy, wise-cracking tradition of Humphrey Bogart in "The Maltese Falcon." A suspect in the murder of...
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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.
San Francisco, 1940, detectives, dames, documents, Nazis, and a treasure. Lou Peckinpaugh (Peter Falk), the cheap detective has entered a world that is half Casablanca (1942) and half The Maltese Falcon (1941).
The Cheap Detective (1978) - Turner Classic Movies. 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.
