The Private Eyes

1980
PG
1h 31m

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6.5/10

3.7K

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Scotland Yard sends a goofy pair to check on foul play at a mansion outside 1920s London.

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Scotland Yard sends a goofy pair to check on foul play at a mansion outside 1920s London.Scotland Yard sends a goofy pair to check on foul play at a mansion outside 1920s London.Scotland Yard sends a goofy pair to check on foul play at a mansion outside 1920s London.

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IMDb RATING

6.5/10

3.7K

YOUR RATING

See production info at IMDbPro

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Trivia
A sequel was planned which would have revolved around the private eyes' attempts to find and capture the wookalar.

Goofs
When Dr. Tart reads the line "By the way, you're standing in bull ca-ca," the dialogue is clearly dubbed in, and one can tell by watching his lips that Dr. Tart was saying "you're standing in bullsh..." (it's not clear whether he finished the swear or broke off).

Quotes
Dr. Tart: You want another glass of pus?
Inspector Winship: No I don't want another glass of pus!

Crazy credits
During the main title sequence, the cartoon version of Inspector Winship (the Don Knotts character) is blowing on a tuba when the music credit comes up. The director of photography's name appears when two flashlight beams cross.

Alternate versions
The television version which first aired in the early '80s included an extra scene, set in the dining room of Morley Manor. Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart switch identities trying to fool Mistress Phyllis and her staff.

Connections
Featured in Sneak Previews: The Postman Always Rings Twice/All Night Long/Galaxina/Back Roads/Private Eyes (1981)

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VERY funny!

This is a wonderfully silly movie with just the right amount of "eek!" to delight even the youngest viewer. Don Knotts and Tim Conway are perfect as the bumbling detectives sent to crack the case, and the "Wookilar" is beyond funny. Truly a masterpiece....maybe. If you like them silly this is the movie for you.