Fletch
"Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear."
Originally released in 1985. Fletch is a comedy/crime film. directed by Michael Ritchie.
Starring Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, and Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
Synopsis
When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 31, 1985
40 years ago
Runtime
1h 38m
98 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (734 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$59.6M
7.5x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chevy Chase
as Irwin 'Fletch' Fletcher
Tim Matheson
as Alan Stanwyk
Dana Wheeler-Nicholson
as Gail Stanwyk
Joe Don Baker
as Chief Jerry Karlin
Richard Libertini
as Frank Walker
Geena Davis
as Larry
M. Emmet Walsh
as Dr. Joseph Dolan
George Wendt
as Fat Sam
Kenneth Mars
as Stanton Boyd
Bill Henderson
as Speaker
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $59,612,888
Production Companies
- Universal Pictures
- Vincent Pictures
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Fletch about?
When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 ...
Who directed Fletch?
Fletch was directed by Michael Ritchie.
How long is Fletch?
Fletch has a runtime of 1 hours and 38 minutes (98 minutes total).
When was Fletch released?
Fletch was released on May 31, 1985 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Fletch?
The main cast of Fletch includes Chevy Chase, Tim Matheson, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Joe Don Baker, Richard Libertini.
Is Fletch worth watching?
Fletch has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 734 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.