Movie

The Defective Detective

“Before they flunked the Police Academy. Before Eddie Murphy heard of Beverly Hills . . . there was the DEFECTIVE DETECTIVE!”

★ 7.3(2)19841h 26m

Comedy

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Good to know

Director: Michel Gérard
Release date: 1984-01-11
Runtime: 1h 26m
Language: German
Status: Released
Country: France
Studio: Coline

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About The Defective Detective

The Defective Detective is a 1984 movie in the Comedy genre, directed by Michel Gérard, starring Jerry Lewis, Michel Blanc and Charlotte de Turckheim. It has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes. It holds an average rating of 7.3/10 from 2 viewers. Below you can see where to watch The Defective Detective in Ireland — across streaming, rental and purchase options — along with the full cast, trailer and viewer reviews.

Synopsis

Lewis plays a Las Vegas policeman visiting his ex-wife in France, only to be caught up in the shenanigans of a group of art thieves. His ex-wife has remarried and her husband is undercover among the art thieves, carrying out an assignment given him by his superiors in the police force. Inevitably, the current husband and the ex-husband are bound to clash.

Cast

Jerry Lewis

Jerry Logan

Michel Blanc

Laurent Martin

Charlotte de Turckheim

Marie-Christine Martin

Michel Peyrelon

Franz

Gérard Hérold

Jean-Benoît

Laura Betti

Carlotta Batticelli

Philippe Castelli

Brigadier

Mylène Demongeot

Woman on the bench

Bernard Charlan

Duty officer

Jacques Legras

Orchestra conductor

Max Montavon

Stage manager of the opera

Pierre Olaf

Naked German inspector

Frequently asked questions

Where can I watch The Defective Detective in Ireland?+

The Defective Detective is not currently listed on any streaming, rental or purchase service in Ireland. Availability changes often, so check back or switch your region.

Is The Defective Detective on Netflix?+

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

How long is The Defective Detective?+

The Defective Detective has a runtime of 1 hour 26 minutes (86 minutes).

Who stars in The Defective Detective?+

The Defective Detective stars Jerry Lewis, Michel Blanc, Charlotte de Turckheim, Michel Peyrelon and Gérard Hérold.

When did The Defective Detective come out?+

The Defective Detective is a 1984 movie directed by Michel Gérard.

What genre is The Defective Detective?+

The Defective Detective is Comedy film.

Who directed The Defective Detective?+

The Defective Detective was directed by Michel Gérard.