The Cheap Detective

The Cheap Detective1978

Genre: Comedy, Crime, Mystery
The Cheap Detective is a 1978 American satirical comedy film written by Neil Simon and directed by Robert Moore. It stars Peter Falk as Lou Peckinpaugh, a parody of Humphrey Bogart. The film is a parody of Bogart films such as Casablanca and The Mal… more »



Jezebel Dezire:
Just, mmm, a few trinkets and bourbles.

Lou Peckinpaugh:
Trinkets and what?

Jezebel Dezire:
Bourbles. You know, like "bourbles and bangles."

Lou Peckinpaugh:
The word you're looking for, Mrs. Dezire, is "baubles." If you were an American you would know that. But the fact is, it's only Romanians that pronounce it "bourbles"! And that's why it's difficult for you, isn't it - Mrs. Vladimir Tserijemiwtz?

Jezebel Dezire:
Oooh, ungh! [now with heavy accent] I told you we would not get away with it! I told you it was stupid idea! I told you I could not say "bourbles"! You are pretty fast on your tippy-toes, Mr. Peckinbush!

Ezra Dezire:
But not quite tippy-toe enough! [draws gun] Yes, Mr. Peckinpaugh. Is very clever how you figured out that I am Vladimir Tsijeremi - Tsijiza - Ts-Tsetsamuncze - Tsetzunseti - It's been so long since I said it, I forgot how to pronounce it! How does it go?

Lou Peckinpaugh:
Tserijemiwtz.

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