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The Cheap Detective

Film · 1978

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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The people who made it

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Behind the camera

  1. Robert Mooredirector
  2. Neil Simonwriter
  3. Sidney Levineditor
  4. Michael A. Stevensoneditor
  5. Patrick Williamscomposer
  6. Jennifer Shullcasting director
  7. John A. Alonzocinematographer
  8. Stewart Levinemusic supervisor
  9. Margaret Boothproducer
  10. Ray Starkproducer
  11. Robert Luthardtproduction designer

On screen

  1. Sid Caesarlead actor
  2. Eileen Brennanlead actor
  3. Ann-Margretlead actor
  4. Peter Falklead actor
  5. Fernando Lamassupporting actor
  6. James Cocosupporting actor
  7. Madeline Kahnsupporting actor
  8. John Housemansupporting actor
  9. Stockard Channingsupporting actor
  10. Louise Fletchersupporting actor
  11. Dom DeLuisesupporting actor
  12. Armando Gonzalesguest actor
  13. Cindy Langguest actor
  14. Cornell Chulayguest actor
  15. Gary L. Dyerguest actor
  16. George Rondoguest actor
  17. Joree Sirianniguest actor
  18. Lee Menningguest actor
  19. Louis H. Kellyguest actor
  20. Lynn Griffisguest actor
  21. Nancy Marlowe Coyneguest actor
  22. Paula Frielguest actor
  23. Sheila Ciscoguest actor
  24. Tina Rittguest actor
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From the people who made The Cheap Detective

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  1. Murder by Death1976 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  2. Seems Like Old Times1980 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  3. California Suite1978 · FilmExceptional· 8 shared
  4. The Goodbye Girl1977 · FilmExceptional· 7 shared
  5. The Sunshine Boys1975 · FilmExceptional· 5 shared
  6. The Toy1982 · FilmExceptional· 4 shared
  7. Biloxi Blues1988 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  8. The Odd Couple1968 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  9. The Out-of-Towners1970 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  10. The Odd Couple II1998 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  11. The Marrying Man1991 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  12. The Heartbreak Kid1972 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  13. Annie1982 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  14. Norma Rae1979 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  15. The Out-of-Towners1999 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  16. Barefoot in the Park1967 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
  17. Fat City1972 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  18. Mean Streets1973 · FilmStrong· 1 shared
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Through the cast

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  1. History of the World: Part ISid CaesarMadeline Kahn1981 · FilmStrong· 4 shared
  2. ClueEileen BrennanMadeline Kahn1985 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  3. Silent MovieSid CaesarDom DeLuise1976 · FilmStrong· 2 shared
  4. It's a Mad, Mad, Mad, Mad WorldSid Caesar1963 · FilmStrong· 3 shared
  5. The Train RobbersAnn-Margret1973 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  6. MagicAnn-Margret1978 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  7. The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter BrotherMadeline KahnDom DeLuise1975 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  8. HusbandsPeter Falk1970 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  9. Carnal KnowledgeAnn-Margret1971 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  10. The In-LawsPeter Falk1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  11. Grumpier Old MenAnn-Margret1995 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  12. The VillainAnn-Margret1979 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  13. The Great RacePeter Falk1965 · FilmNotable· 2 shared
  14. Viva Las VegasAnn-Margret1964 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  15. The Cincinnati KidAnn-Margret1965 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  16. Grumpy Old MenAnn-Margret1993 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  17. Mikey and NickyPeter Falk1976 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  18. ColumboPeter Falk1971 · TV seriesNotable· 6 shared
  19. Bye Bye BirdieAnn-Margret1963 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  20. Private BenjaminEileen Brennan1980 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  21. NewsiesAnn-Margret1992 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  22. 52 Pick-UpAnn-Margret1986 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  23. Jane EyreJohn Houseman1943 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  24. A Woman Under the InfluencePeter Falk1974 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  25. Corky RomanoPeter Falk2001 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  26. The Break-UpAnn-Margret2006 · FilmNotable· 1 shared
  27. UndisputedPeter Falk2002 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  28. Babes in ToylandEileen Brennan1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  29. Faraway, So Close!Peter Falk1993 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  30. TommyAnn-Margret1975 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  31. Going in StyleAnn-Margret2017 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  32. 100 RiflesFernando Lamas1969 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  33. The 10th KingdomAnn-Margret2000 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
  34. Young FrankensteinMadeline Kahn1974 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  35. Paper MoonMadeline Kahn1973 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  37. City HeatMadeline Kahn1984 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  47. Airport 1975Sid Caesar1974 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  61. Haunted HoneymoonDom DeLuise1986 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  62. The Twelve ChairsDom DeLuise1970 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  63. A Troll in Central ParkDom DeLuise1994 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  64. The Santa Clause 3: The Escape ClauseAnn-Margret2006 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  65. To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything! Julie NewmarStockard Channing1995 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  66. Smokey and the Bandit IIDom DeLuise1980 · FilmFaint· 2 shared
  67. Exorcist II: The HereticLouise Fletcher1977 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  70. Lust for LifeJohn Houseman1956 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  71. TaxiAnn-Margret2004 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  72. NextPeter Falk2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  79. Two Moon JunctionLouise Fletcher1988 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  82. They Live by NightJohn Houseman1949 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  84. The Blue DahliaJohn Houseman1946 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  85. MoonfleetJohn Houseman1955 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
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  87. A Dennis the Menace ChristmasLouise Fletcher2007 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  88. Loose CannonsDom DeLuise1990 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  89. BrainstormLouise Fletcher1983 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  90. Wings of DesirePeter Falk1987 · FilmFaint· 1 shared
  91. Walking with BeastsStockard Channing2001 · TV seriesFaint· 1 shared
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