The Cheap Detective Movie Review 1978

Neil Simon's parody of the "Maltese Falcon" gloriously exploits the resourceful Falk in a Bogart-like role. Vast supporting cast--notable Brennan, DeLuise, and Kahn--equally game for fun in this consistently amusing venture.

Distribution

Sony Pictures Home Video, Sony Pictures Plz., 10202 W. Washington Blvd., Culver City, CA 90232, Phone: (310)244-7306, Fax: (310)280-2485, URL: http://www.spe.sony.com, Remarks: Formerly Columbia Tristar Home Entertainment

Available on VHS, DVD
Running time 92 minutes.

Cast and Crew

Genres

Satire & Parody, Detective Spoofs, Plays to Film: Neil Simon, Adapted from a Play

Screenplay

Neil Simon

Cast

Peter Falk, Ann-Margret, Eileen Brennan, Sid Caesar, Stockard Channing, James Coco, Dom DeLuise, Louise Fletcher, John Houseman, Madeline Kahn, Fernando Lamas, Marsha Mason, Phil Silvers, Vic Tayback, Abe Vigoda, Paul Williams, Nicol Williamson

Cinematography

John A. Alonzo

Director

Robert Moore

Producer

Columbia Pictures