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.
Ratings
| Source | Rating | Weight |
|---|---|---|
| IMDb | 6.4/10 | 53% |
| Rotten Tomatoes | 53% | 26% |
| TMDB | 6.4/10110 votes | 21% |
| Balasaur Score | 61 | 100% |
Key crew
- Robert MooreDirector
- Neil SimonWriter
- Patrick WilliamsOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- Peter FalkLou Peckinpaugh
- Ann-MargretJezebel Dezire
- Eileen BrennanBetty DeBoop
- Sid CaesarEzra Dezire
- Stockard ChanningBess
- James CocoMarcel
- Dom DeLuisePepe Damascus
- Louise FletcherMarlene DuChard
- John HousemanJasper Blubber
- Madeline KahnMrs. Montenegro
- Fernando LamasPaul DuChard
- Marsha MasonGeorgia Merkle
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