The Cheap Detective

1978 | 92 minutes | 6.2 ★ (83)

The Cheap Detective
  • Overview

    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.

  • Release Date

    23 June 1978

  • DirectingRobert Moore
  • Budget

    $0.00

  • Revenue

    $0.00

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