The Cheap Detective (1978)
- 6.5
- 92 mins
- Comedy
Storyline
Lou Peckinpaugh (Peter Falk), the Cheap detective has entered a world that is half Casablanca (1942) and half The Maltese Falcon (1941). A parody of Humphrey Bogart's movies in which Lou goes through a series of scenes from the two movies trying to keep ahead of the Police who think he killed his partner and find the black bird.—John Vogel
Plot Keywords
parody, nazi, spoof, toilet, secretary, police, private detective, female singer, nightclub, german, pianist, world war two, san francisco california, running gag, obese man, old flame, femme fatale, false name, fog, shot in the forehead
Short Review
There are some moments of forced silliness, but the average of hilarity is impressive.
Trailer
Streaming Service
1. Amazon Video : Rent from $1.99, Or $0.00 with a Prime membership
2. Apple iTunes : Track Price: 12.99, Track Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Price: 12.99, Track Hd Price: 12.99, Track Hd Rental Price: 3.99, Collection Hd Price: 12.99
3. Vudu : [SD - Buy: 13.99, Rent: 2.99] [HDX - Buy: 13.99, Rent: 3.99]
