Going Undercover
"A top-notch detective never stops until every single clue is uncovered."
Originally released in 1988. Going Undercover is a comedy film. directed by James Kenelm Clarke. At just 89 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Chris Lemmon, Jean Simmons, and Lea Thompson
Synopsis
Forever bungling private investigator Henry Brilliant has been hired by Maxine de la Hunt to protect her step-daughter Marigold during her trip to Denmark. A real caring parent should have hired an army of P.I.s to protect Marigold from Mr. Brilliant. His name, he's not.
Quick Facts
Release Date
June 17, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 29m
89 minutes total
User Rating
1.9/10
Mixed (5 votes)
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top Cast
Chris Lemmon
as Henry Brilliant
Jean Simmons
as Maxine de la Hunt
Lea Thompson
as Marigold de la Hunt
Viveca Lindfors
as Mrs. Bellinger
Mills Watson
as Billy O'Shea
Jewel Shepard
as Peaches
Nancy Cartwright
as Stephanie
Joe Michael Terry
as Gary
Adam West
as Henry's Father (uncredited)
Birgitte Bruun
as Lisa
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
Production Companies
- Miramax
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Going Undercover about?
Forever bungling private investigator Henry Brilliant has been hired by Maxine de la Hunt to protect her step-daughter Marigold during her trip to Denmark. A real caring parent should have hired an...
Who directed Going Undercover?
Going Undercover was directed by James Kenelm Clarke.
How long is Going Undercover?
Going Undercover has a runtime of 1 hours and 29 minutes (89 minutes total).
When was Going Undercover released?
Going Undercover was released on June 17, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Going Undercover?
The main cast of Going Undercover includes Chris Lemmon, Jean Simmons, Lea Thompson, Viveca Lindfors, Mills Watson.