The Defective Detective (1984): cast, story & where to watch
1984 · Film · ★ 7.5
Released in 1984, The Defective Detective is a comedy film directed by Michel Gérard, running about 86 minutes.
What it’s about. In a comedy that is dead-in-the-water, a disconnected series of events serves as a framework for Jerry Lewis to put on his stock-in-trade mugging act. He 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.
Who’s in it. The Defective Detective stars Jerry Lewis as Jerry Logan, Michel Blanc as Laurent Martin, Charlotte de Turckheim as Marie-Christine Martin and Michel Peyrelon as Franz, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 7.5/10, The Defective 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 Defective Detective page.
If you liked it. Fans of The Defective Detective tend to enjoy Forrest Gump, Parasite, Life Is Beautiful and Fight Club.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch The Defective Detective (1984)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for The Defective Detective change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is The Defective Detective worth watching?
- The Defective Detective holds an audience score of 7.5 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy comedy. Most viewers rate it highly.
- Who stars in The Defective Detective?
- The Defective Detective stars Jerry Lewis, Michel Blanc, Charlotte de Turckheim, Michel Peyrelon and Gérard Hérold.
- When was The Defective Detective released?
- The Defective Detective was released in 1984, with a runtime of about 86 minutes.