Movie

The Cheap Detective

“He knows every cheap trick, cheap joke, cheap shot and cheap dame in the book.”

★ 6.4(103)19781h 32m

The Cheap Detective is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video in Ireland. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there yet. Availability checked 21 July 2026.

Where to watch The Cheap Detective

🇮🇪 Ireland

Apple TV StoreRent

Google Play MoviesRent

Amazon VideoRent

Apple TV StoreBuy

Google Play MoviesBuy

Amazon VideoBuy

Good to know

Director: Robert Moore
Release date: 1978-06-23
Runtime: 1h 32m
Language: English
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Studio: Columbia Pictures

The Cheap Detective — trailer

About The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective is a 1978 movie in the Comedy, Crime and Mystery genres, directed by Robert Moore, starring Peter Falk, Ann-Margret and Eileen Brennan. It has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes. It holds an average rating of 6.4/10 from 103 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Cheap Detective in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

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

Peter Falk

Lou Peckinpaugh

Ann-Margret

Jezebel Dezire

Eileen Brennan

Betty DeBoop

Sid Caesar

Ezra Dezire

Stockard Channing

Bess

James Coco

Marcel

Dom DeLuise

Pepe Damascus

Louise Fletcher

Marlene DuChard

John Houseman

Jasper Blubber

Madeline Kahn

Mrs. Montenegro

Fernando Lamas

Paul DuChard

Marsha Mason

Georgia Merkle

Themes & keywords

spoof

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Cheap Detective in Ireland?+

In Ireland, The Cheap Detective is available to rent or buy on Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies and Amazon Video. It isn't on a subscription streaming service there right now.

Is The Cheap Detective on Netflix?+

The Cheap Detective is not on Netflix in Ireland right now.

How long is The Cheap Detective?+

The Cheap Detective has a runtime of 1 hour 32 minutes (92 minutes).

Who stars in The Cheap Detective?+

The Cheap Detective stars Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar and Stockard Channing.

When did The Cheap Detective come out?+

The Cheap Detective is a 1978 movie directed by Robert Moore.

What genre is The Cheap Detective?+

The Cheap Detective is Comedy, Crime and Mystery film.

Who directed The Cheap Detective?+

The Cheap Detective was directed by Robert Moore.