In the midst of wartime chaos in 1940s San Francisco, a tangled mystery emerges as investigators meticulously unravel a web of lies to uncover the truth behind cryptic messages and a treasured artifact.
A bumbling detective, Lou Peckinpaugh, navigates a complex web of intrigue, evading the law as he searches for the coveted "black bird" amidst a backdrop reminiscent of classic film noir, drawing parallels with Casablanca and The Maltese Falcon.
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The Cheap Detective (Theatrical Trailer)
Studio(s): Columbia Pictures, EMI Films
Originally Released: United States, Jun 23, 1978
Production Country: United States
Budget: $6,000,000.00
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