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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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Frequently asked questions
- Where can I watch The Cheap Detective online?
- You can stream The Cheap Detective on NettMovies. Open the title page and press Watch to start playback.
- When did The Cheap Detective come out?
- The Cheap Detective was released in 1978.
- What genre is The Cheap Detective?
- The Cheap Detective is a comedy, crime, and mystery film.
- How long is The Cheap Detective?
- The Cheap Detective runs about 1h 32m (92 minutes).
- Who stars in The Cheap Detective?
- The Cheap Detective stars Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, and Sid Caesar.
- How is The Cheap Detective rated?
- The Cheap Detective currently scores 6.4 out of 10 based on aggregated viewer ratings.
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