The Cheap Detective (DVD, 2001)

A Must-have for my Columbo Collection. DVD received and in excellent condition. Will enjoy this for many views to come. I thank you and look forward to shopping with this seller. Honest!

If you are looking for light-hearted entertainment that will make you laugh from start to end, I highly recommend you pick up this movie. I did not expect to like this vid, however I was mistaken, and am very happy to own this gem!

Have a good one.

When you get great actors in a movie spoof, you are bound to have a very entertaining flic. I thought that the picure was one of the funniest that I have ever seen. Bernardo

I love the movie - remember it from years ago. It has an all star cast, great ensemble work and side-splitting humor. Peter Falk is priceless in this, and the take-offs on the old Bogart movies will keep fans of the Sam Spade series in stitches. I haven't received my order, but this movie is one I treasure when life calls for a laugh, and I can't wait to see it again!

The Cheap Detective, based on the play by Neil Simon, was produced in 1978. This is a parady on Hollywood and a couple of great detective movies, "Casablanca" and "The Maltese Falcon." Peter Falk plays detective Lou Peckingpaugh, who suspeciously acts like the great Humphrey Bogart in the movies mentioned. He gets into and out of trouble at the drop of a hat, and it often involves one of the many stars that play supporting roles in this comedy. And there are MANY stars; Madeline Kahn, John Houseman, Ann-Margret, Dom DeLuise, Louise Fletcher, Fernando Lamas, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Phil Silvers, Nicole Williamson, James Coco, Scatman Crothers, Abe Vigoda, Paul Williams and Stockard Channing. This is a must to get if not just for all these great actors in just one film. You really would do yourself an injustice if you see this movie without first seeing at least "Casablanca" first. But that said, you still would enjoy it for the play no words and the very good performance by the not too serious Peter Falk.
A very enjoyable commedy for most in the family.

Hard to find item. One of those little known movies now, yet loved by those who have seen it. Haven't had a chance to even open the case to check on the quality. Appears to be in good condition.