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''The Cheap Detective'' is a 1978 parody of classic film noir such as ''[[Casablanca]]'' and ''[[The Maltese Falcon]]'' starring [[Peter Falk]] as a private detective in Nazi-occupied San Francisco in 1939-1940. | {{Infobox Movie|{{PAGENAME}} | ||
|name = ''The Cheap Detective'' | |||
|picture = Cheapd-poster.jpg | |||
|caption = ''Movie poster'' | |||
|country = [[Image:USA.jpg|25px]] United States | |||
|director = Robert Moore | |||
|date= 1978 | |||
|language = English | |||
|studio=Columbia Pictures<br>EMI Films<br>Rastar Pictures | |||
|distributor=Columbia Pictures | |||
|character1=Lou Peckinpaugh | |||
|actor1=[[Peter Falk]] | |||
|character2=Paul DuChard | |||
|actor2=[[Fernando Lamas]] | |||
|character3=Ezra Dezire | |||
|actor3=[[Sid Caesar]] | |||
|character4=Col. Schlissel | |||
|actor4=[[Nicol Williamson]] | |||
|character5=Schnell | |||
|actor5=[[James Cromwell]] | |||
|character6=Marcel | |||
|actor6=[[James Coco]] | |||
|character7=Betty DeBoop | |||
|actor7=[[Eileen Brennan]] | |||
|character8=Georgia Merkle | |||
|actor8=[[Marsha Mason]] | |||
|character9=Lieutenant DiMaggio | |||
|actor9=[[Vic Tayback]] | |||
|character10=Captain | |||
|actor10=[[David Ogden Stiers]] | |||
}} | |||
'''''The Cheap Detective''''' is a 1978 parody of classic film noir such as ''[[Casablanca]]'' and ''[[The Maltese Falcon]]'' starring [[Peter Falk]] as a private detective in Nazi-occupied San Francisco in 1939-1940. It is the spiritual sequel of Neil Simon's mystery spoof ''[[Murder by Death]]''. | |||
'''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Cheap Detective'':''' | '''The following firearms were used in the film ''The Cheap Detective'':''' | ||
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== Mauser 1934 == | == Mauser 1934 == | ||
Lou Peckinpaugh ([[Peter Falk]]) carries a [[Mauser 1934]] throughout the film. | Lou Peckinpaugh ([[Peter Falk]]) carries a [[Mauser Pocket Pistol#1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol|Mauser 1934]] throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:Mauser1934.jpg|thumb|none|350px|1934 Mauser Pocket Pistol - 6.35mm (.25 ACP)]] | |||
[[Image:Cheapd-m34a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh holds his Mauser on the phone before answering it.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-m34a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh holds his Mauser on the phone before answering it.]] | ||
[[Image:Cheapd-m34b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh confronts the egg thieves in his apartment.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-m34b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh confronts the egg thieves in his apartment.]] | ||
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== Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket == | == Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket == | ||
Pepe Damascus ([[Dom DeLuise]]) draws an engraved [[Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket]] on Peckinpaugh inside Nix Place. Peckinpaugh ([[Peter Falk]]) himself is seen drawing it later outside his apartment. | Pepe Damascus ([[Dom DeLuise]]) draws an engraved [[Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket]] (similar to the one seen in ''[[Chinatown]]'') on Peckinpaugh inside Nix Place. Peckinpaugh ([[Peter Falk]]) himself is seen drawing it later outside his apartment. | ||
[[Image:Colt1908VestPocketNickel.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket Nickel with pearl grips - .25 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Cheapd-c08a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pepe Damascus with his Colt 1908 Vest Pocket.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-c08a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pepe Damascus with his Colt 1908 Vest Pocket.]] | ||
[[Image:Cheapd-c08b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh draws a Colt 1908 Vest Pocket.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-c08b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh draws a Colt 1908 Vest Pocket.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose == | ||
Georgia Merkle ([[Marsha Mason]]) holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose]] on Peckinpaugh inside his bathroom. He takes it from her and holds it after accidentally firing it down the toilet during a struggle. Georgia uses it with an erroneous suppressor in the finale. | Georgia Merkle ([[Marsha Mason]]) holds a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10|Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose]] on Peckinpaugh inside his bathroom. He takes it from her and holds it after accidentally firing it down the toilet during a struggle. Georgia uses it with an erroneous suppressor in the finale. | ||
[[Image:S&WModel10SnubEarly.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model 10 snub nose revolver - .38 Special. Early Model]] | |||
[[Image:Cheapd-sw10s1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Georgia holds her Model 10 on Peckinpaugh.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-sw10s1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Georgia holds her Model 10 on Peckinpaugh.]] | ||
[[Image:Cheapd-sw10s2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh and Georgia accidentally fire a .38 round into the toilet while struggling over her gun.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-sw10s2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh and Georgia accidentally fire a .38 round into the toilet while struggling over her gun.]] | ||
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== Savage 1907 == | == Savage 1907 == | ||
Ezra Desire ([[Sid Caesar]]) holds a [[Savage 1907]] on Peckinpaugh while discussing the egg robbery. | Ezra Desire ([[Sid Caesar]]) holds a [[Savage 1907]] on Peckinpaugh while discussing the egg robbery. | ||
[[Image:Savage1907.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Savage 1907 .32 ACP.]] | |||
[[Image:Cheapd-sav1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ezra holds his Savage while telling Peckinpaugh the true identities of he and his wife.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-sav1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Ezra holds his Savage while telling Peckinpaugh the true identities of he and his wife.]] | ||
[[Image:Cheapd-sav2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh raises his hands again when Ezra aims at him.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-sav2.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Peckinpaugh raises his hands again when Ezra aims at him.]] | ||
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== Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | == Smith & Wesson Model 10 == | ||
Marcel ([[James Coco]]), the French Resistance member in San Francisco, carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] throughout the film. | Marcel ([[James Coco]]), the French Resistance member in San Francisco, carries a [[Smith & Wesson Model 10]] throughout the film. | ||
[[Image:S&W Model M&P.jpg|thumb|350px|none|Smith & Wesson Model M&P Revolver - .38 Special]] | |||
[[Image:Cheapd-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Marcel aims at Ezra Desire.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-sw10a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Marcel aims at Ezra Desire.]] | ||
[[Image:Cheapd-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Marcel holds his Model 10 on Peckinpaugh inside his office.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-sw10b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Marcel holds his Model 10 on Peckinpaugh inside his office.]] | ||
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== Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless == | == Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless == | ||
Boy ([[Paul Williams]]) carries a [[Colt Model 1903/1908|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless]] with pearl grips in a shoulder holster, which Peckinpaugh forces him to throw on the bed in his apartment. | Boy ([[Paul Williams]]) carries a [[Colt Model 1903/1908|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless]] with pearl grips in a shoulder holster, which Peckinpaugh forces him to throw on the bed in his apartment. | ||
[[Image:Colt_Model_1903 Ni.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless Pistol Nickel - .32 ACP]] | |||
[[Image:Cheapd-c03a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pepe and Boy inside Peckinpaugh's apartment.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-c03a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Pepe and Boy inside Peckinpaugh's apartment.]] | ||
[[Image:Cheapd-c03b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Boy holds his Model 1903 on the cab driver.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-c03b.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Boy holds his Model 1903 on the cab driver.]] | ||
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== Luger P08 == | == Luger P08 == | ||
The Nazi officer Col. Schlissel ([[Nicol Williamson]]) carries a [[Luger P08]] at the pier. | The Nazi officer Col. Schlissel ([[Nicol Williamson]]) carries a [[Luger P08]] at the pier. | ||
[[Image:LugerP08Pistol.jpg|thumb|none|350px|Luger P08 9x19mm.]] | |||
[[Image:Cheapd-luger1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Col. Schlissel aims his Luger.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-luger1.jpg|thumb|none|500px|Col. Schlissel aims his Luger.]] | ||
== Winchester Model 1897 == | == Winchester Model 1897 == | ||
When the policemen show up at the San Francisco pier, one can be seen holding a [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotgun. | When the policemen show up at the San Francisco pier, one can be seen holding a [[Winchester Model 1897]] shotgun. | ||
[[Image:Winchester1897Plain.jpg|thumb|none|450px|Winchester Model 1897 - 12 gauge. This is an imported copy of the non-take down version of the Winchester 1897 Shotgun (a Norinco 97W shotgun, imported by IAC). ]] | |||
[[Image:Cheapd-win97a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A policeman in the fog is seen with a Winchester '97.]] | [[Image:Cheapd-win97a.jpg|thumb|none|500px|A policeman in the fog is seen with a Winchester '97.]] | ||
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[[Category:Movie]] | [[Category:Movie]] | ||
[[Category:Comedy]] | [[Category:Comedy]] | ||
[[Category:Crime]] | [[Category:Crime]] | ||
[[Category:Detective]] | |||
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The Cheap Detective is a 1978 parody of classic film noir such as Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon starring Peter Falk as a private detective in Nazi-occupied San Francisco in 1939-1940. It is the spiritual sequel of Neil Simon's mystery spoof Murder by Death.
The following firearms were used in the film The Cheap Detective:
Mauser 1934
Lou Peckinpaugh (Peter Falk) carries a Mauser 1934 throughout the film.
Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket
Pepe Damascus (Dom DeLuise) draws an engraved Colt Model 1908 Vest Pocket (similar to the one seen in Chinatown) on Peckinpaugh inside Nix Place. Peckinpaugh (Peter Falk) himself is seen drawing it later outside his apartment.
Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose
Georgia Merkle (Marsha Mason) holds a Smith & Wesson Model 10 Snubnose on Peckinpaugh inside his bathroom. He takes it from her and holds it after accidentally firing it down the toilet during a struggle. Georgia uses it with an erroneous suppressor in the finale.
Savage 1907
Ezra Desire (Sid Caesar) holds a Savage 1907 on Peckinpaugh while discussing the egg robbery.
Smith & Wesson Model 10
Marcel (James Coco), the French Resistance member in San Francisco, carries a Smith & Wesson Model 10 throughout the film.
Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless
Boy (Paul Williams) carries a Colt Model 1903 Pocket Hammerless with pearl grips in a shoulder holster, which Peckinpaugh forces him to throw on the bed in his apartment.
Luger P08
The Nazi officer Col. Schlissel (Nicol Williamson) carries a Luger P08 at the pier.
Winchester Model 1897
When the policemen show up at the San Francisco pier, one can be seen holding a Winchester Model 1897 shotgun.
