The Cheap Detective
Movie
1978
1h 32m
Runtime
PG
MPAA Rating
English
Original Language
Comedy • Crime • Mystery
Genres
65
/
100
MovieNerd Score
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.
Filmmaking
66
Overall
60
Screenplay
67
Acting
69
Cinematography
67
Production
65
Directing
55
Concept
60
Story
67
Dialogue
64
Characters
49
Pacing
64
Musical Score
Attributes
68
Entertaining
65
Uniqueness
65
How Much I Like It
?
Twists
?
Artistry
50
Fun
80
Cliche
69
Cheesy
40
Broad Appeal
10
Cerebral
0
Emotional
30
Discussion Worthy
Genres
?
Action
60
Comedy
?
Drama
?
Suspense
?
Mystery
?
Thriller
3
Horror
?
Adventure
?
Romance
9
Science Fiction
8
Fantasy
0
Animation
Maturity
70
Family Friendly
?
Positive Message
?
Thematically Mature
?
Intense
10
Sexuality
0
Nudity
15
Violence
3
Gore
?
Crude
?
Profanity
7
Scary
10
Substance Use
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