The Cheap Detective
Jun 23, 1978 | IMDB 6.2
92 min Watch NowComedy, Crime, Mystery
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.
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Attack of the Killer Tomatoes!
Abnormal Activity 3
Airplane II: The Sequel
Young Frankenstein
Mystery Science Theater 3000: The Movie
Robin Hood: Men in Tights
Mortadelo & Filemon: The Big Adventure
Carry On Screaming!
Carry On Don't Lose Your Head
High School High
¡Three Amigos!
Last Action Hero
D'Unbelievables One Hell of a Do
The Freshman
The Ring Thing
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IMDB 6.3 | Mar , 2003
A lowly pencil pusher working for MI7, Johnny English is suddenly promoted to super spy after Agent One is assassinated and every other agent is blown up at his funeral. When a billionaire entrepreneur sponsors the exhibition of the Crown Jewels—and the valuable gems disappear on the opening night and on English's watch—the newly-designated agent must jump into action to find the thief and recover the missing gems.Date Movie
IMDB 4.2 | Feb , 2006
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IMDB 7.3 | Jul , 1980
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IMDB 5 | Oct , 1978
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IMDB 3 | Jun , 2011
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IMDB 6.1 | Dec , 1982
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IMDB 7.9 | Dec , 1974
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IMDB 6.6 | Apr , 1996
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IMDB 5.6 | Feb , 2003
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IMDB 5.5 | Oct , 1996
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IMDB 6.3 | Dec , 1986
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IMDB 5.3 | Jan , 2004
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