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Adventures of a Private Eye

  • 1977
  • R
  • 1h 36m
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4.3/10
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Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)
While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.
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While a private detective is away on vacation, his not-particularly-bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.While a private detective is away on vacation, his not-particularly-bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.While a private detective is away on vacation, his not-particularly-bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.

  • Director
    • Stanley A. Long
  • Writers
    • Michael Armstrong
    • Stanley A. Long
  • Stars
    • Christopher Neil
    • Suzy Kendall
    • Harry H. Corbett
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    • IMDb RATING
    4.3/10
    667
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    • Director
      • Stanley A. Long
    • Writers
      • Michael Armstrong
      • Stanley A. Long
    • Stars
      • Christopher Neil
      • Suzy Kendall
      • Harry H. Corbett
    • 15User reviews
    • 10Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro

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    Christopher Neil
    • Bob West
    Suzy Kendall
    Suzy Kendall
    • Laura
    Harry H. Corbett
    Harry H. Corbett
    • Sydney
    Diana Dors
    Diana Dors
    • Mrs. Horne
    Fred Emney
    Fred Emney
    • Sir Basil
    Liz Fraser
    Liz Fraser
    • Violet
    Irene Handl
    Irene Handl
    • Miss Friggin
    Ian Lavender
    Ian Lavender
    • Derek
    Julian Orchard
    Julian Orchard
    • Police Cyclist
    Jon Pertwee
    Jon Pertwee
    • Judd Blake
    Adrienne Posta
    Adrienne Posta
    • Lisa Moroni
    Anna Quayle
    Anna Quayle
    • Medea
    William Rushton
    • Wilfred
    Robin Stewart
    Robin Stewart
    • Scott
    Veronica Doran
    • Maud
    Jonathan Adams
    Jonathan Adams
    • Inspector Hogg
    Richard Caldicot
    Richard Caldicot
    • Craddock
    Hilary Pritchard
    • Sally
    • Director
      • Stanley A. Long
    • Writers
      • Michael Armstrong
      • Stanley A. Long
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    • Trivia
      According to Stanley Long's autobiography, Adrienne Posta claimed that scenes where she exposes her breast were outtakes, and she got her lawyers to demand their removal from the film. However, Long was able to provide evidence to prove that Miss Posta had been fully aware of the exposure, and had not objected at the time.
    • Quotes

      [Detective Judd Blake has just caught his assistant peeping at the keyhole.]

      Judd Blake: Amateur. Peering through keyholes is for the amateur.

      Bob: I wasn't, actually, Mr. Blake. I just thought I'd dropped something on the floor.

      Judd Blake: Bugging, now that's the professional way.

      Bob: Bugging.

      Judd Blake: Yes, and like everything else, purely a matter of technique. Now you stick with me, and you'll soon learn to be a successful bugger.

    • Alternate versions
      The 1987 Academy Home Entertainment VHS version runs 74 minutes.
    • Connections
      Featured in The Best of the Adventures (1981)
    • Soundtracks
      Private Eye
      Christopher Neil (as Neil) & Paul Nicholas (as Nicholas)
      Sung by Christopher Neil

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    dumb dumb dumb

    This is just dreadful for a comedy attempt...the bumbling idiot was pathetic doing his best to create laughs out of terrible situations...if it wasn't for some fairly decent looking women in the cast i likely would have quit viewing after the first five minutes of this disaster...well, i've seen enough to know this is a turkey that should be avoided
    • sandcrab277
    • Mar 11, 2018
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    • Release date
      • June 19, 1977 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Mein lieber Boss, Du bist 'ne Flasche!
    • Filming locations
      • West Byfleet Station, Woking, Surrey, England, UK(Bob meets Laura)
    • Production company
      • Salon Productions
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 36 minutes
    • Sound mix
      • Mono
    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.85 : 1

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