The Detective (1979): cast, story & where to watch
1979 · Film · ★ 7
Released in 1979, The Detective is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Vladimir Fokin, running about 129 minutes.
What it’s about. A story about a rookie detective in the beginning of his investigative career.
Who’s in it. The Detective stars Andrei Tashkov as Zhenya Kulik, Igor Kvasha as Vyacheslav Konstantinovich Klimov (polkovnik), Boris Khimichev as Kolya Palyonyi (bandit) and Nikolai Skorobogatov as Arseny Petrovich Sorokin (nachalnik ROVD), among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.0/10, The Detective has been warmly received by audiences.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch The Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Detective (1979)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Detective worth watching?
- The Detective holds an audience score of 7.0 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Detective?
- The Detective stars Andrei Tashkov, Igor Kvasha, Boris Khimichev, Nikolai Skorobogatov and Larisa Luzhina.
- When was The Detective released?
- The Detective was released in 1979, with a runtime of about 129 minutes.