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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.
- $5-6 million
- Patrick Williams
- June 23, 1978
Jun 23, 1978 · Peter Falk stars as a parody of Humphrey Bogart in this film that spoofs Casablanca, The Maltese Falcon and other classics. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, read user and critic reviews, and find out more about the plot and trivia.
- (5.5K)
- Comedy, Crime, Mystery
- Robert Moore
- 1978-06-23
Find out who starred in the comedy film The Cheap Detective, directed by Robert Moore and written by Neil Simon. See the full list of actors, actresses, writers, producers, composers, and more on IMDb.
A 1978 satire of film noir, starring Peter Falk as a San Francisco detective who solves a murder and a diamond heist. The film has mixed reviews from critics and audiences, and is available to rent or buy online.
- (17)
- Robert Moore
- PG
- Peter Falk
A satire of Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon with Peter Falk as Humphrey Bogart, but without the wit and style of the original classics. Ebert calls it a rip-off, a necrophiliac guest appearance, and a waste of talent.
The Cheap Detective. Summaries. 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).
A private detective tries to solve two cases and prove his innocence in this Neil Simon adaptation. Watch the trailer, see the cast and crew, and read the synopsis and reviews of this classic comedy.
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