The Defective Detective
Originally released in 1984. The Defective Detective is a comedy film. directed by Michel Gérard. At just 86 minutes, it's a tight, focused story.
Starring Jerry Lewis, Michel Blanc, and Charlotte de Turckheim
Synopsis
Lewis plays a Las Vegas policeman visiting his ex-wife in France, only to be caught up in the shenanigans of a group of art thieves. His ex-wife has remarried and her husband is undercover among the art thieves, carrying out an assignment given him by his superiors in the police force. Inevitably, the current husband and the ex-husband are bound to clash.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 31, 1984
41 years ago
Runtime
1h 26m
86 minutes total
User Rating
7.5/10
Great (1 votes)
Language
French
Original language
Country
France
Production
Director
Top Cast
Jerry Lewis
as Jerry Logan
Michel Blanc
as Laurent Martin
Charlotte de Turckheim
as Marie-Christine Martin
Michel Peyrelon
as Franz
Gérard Hérold
as Jean-Benoît
Laura Betti
as Carlotta Batticelli
Philippe Castelli
as Brigadier
Mylène Demongeot
as Woman on the bench
Bernard Charlan
as Duty officer
Jacques Legras
as Orchestra conductor
Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- FR
Production Companies
- Coline
- Gaumont
- Imacité
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Defective Detective about?
Lewis plays a Las Vegas policeman visiting his ex-wife in France, only to be caught up in the shenanigans of a group of art thieves. His ex-wife has remarried and her husband is undercover among th...
Who directed The Defective Detective?
The Defective Detective was directed by Michel Gérard.
How long is The Defective Detective?
The Defective Detective has a runtime of 1 hours and 26 minutes (86 minutes total).
When was The Defective Detective released?
The Defective Detective was released on October 31, 1984 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Defective Detective?
The main cast of The Defective Detective includes Jerry Lewis, Michel Blanc, Charlotte de Turckheim, Michel Peyrelon, Gérard Hérold.