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The Cheap Detective (1978): movie guide
The Cheap Detective (1978) is a Comedy, Crime, Mystery running about 92 minutes. It holds a TMDB score of 6.4/10 from 113 votes. Notable cast includes Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar. Cinema Box covers trailers, cast, and details for discovery — not full streaming.
- Released: 1978-06-23
- Runtime: 92 min
- TMDB: 6.4/10
- Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Last updated: 2026-11-11 · First listed: 1978-06-23
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What is The Cheap Detective about?
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.
Cast highlights
The Cheap Detective features Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing, James Coco. Open the Cinema Box title page for the full cast list and character credits.
Key facts
Release date: 1978-06-23. Runtime: 92 minutes. TMDB score: 6.4/10 (113 votes). Genres: Comedy, Crime, Mystery. Original language: en. Status: Released.
Discover The Cheap Detective on Cinema Box
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Frequently asked questions
- What genre is The Cheap Detective?
- The Cheap Detective is listed as Comedy, Crime, Mystery on TMDB.
- How long is The Cheap Detective?
- The Cheap Detective runs about 92 minutes.
- Who stars in The Cheap Detective?
- Cast highlights include Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing, James Coco.
- Does Cinema Box stream The Cheap Detective?
- No. Cinema Box is discovery-only — trailers, details, ratings, and watchlists. It does not host or stream full movies.
- Where can I track The Cheap Detective?
- Open the The Cheap Detective page on cinemabox.app or install the official Cinema Box Android app from Google Play for watchlists and discovery tools.
