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The Cheap Detective

  • TV Movie
  • 1980
  • 30m
IMDb RATING
7.9/10
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SitcomComedy

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  • Director
    • Edward H. Feldman
  • Writer
    • Richard Powell
  • Stars
    • Franklyn Ajaye
    • Richard Beauchamp
    • Murray Hamilton
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    • IMDb RATING
    7.9/10
    16
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Edward H. Feldman
    • Writer
      • Richard Powell
    • Stars
      • Franklyn Ajaye
      • Richard Beauchamp
      • Murray Hamilton
  • See production info at IMDbPro
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Franklyn Ajaye
    Franklyn Ajaye
    • Elvis
    Richard Beauchamp
    Richard Beauchamp
    • Ricky
    Murray Hamilton
    Murray Hamilton
    • Ralph Garvey
    Michael Keenan
    Michael Keenan
    • Arloe Fairweather
    Paula Kelly
    Paula Kelly
    • Inez Krowder
    Dave Morick
    • Fogerty
    John Quade
    John Quade
    • Big Sam
    Flip Wilson
    Flip Wilson
    • Eddie Krowder
    • Director
      • Edward H. Feldman
    • Writer
      • Richard Powell
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    • Release date
      • June 3, 1980 (United States)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Production company
      • Rastar Television
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    • Runtime
      30 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.33 : 1

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