Fletch (Special Edition)

Irwin M. “Fletch” Fletcher is a quick-witted Los Angeles newspaper reporter who prefers outrageous disguises and wisecracks to following the rules. While investigating drug dealing on a local beach, he is approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him a fortune to arrange what appears to be a mercy killing. Fletch quickly discovers that Stanwyk's story does not add up, and his investigation leads through fake identities, financial secrets, police corruption and dangerous double-crosses. Armed with a relentless stream of one-liners, Fletch must expose the truth before the people behind the scheme silence him.

Movie Details

• Edition: Special Edition
• Based on: The novel by Gregory Mcdonald
• Screenwriter: Andrew Bergman
• Runtime: Approximately 98 minutes
• Rating: PG
• Format: DVD
• Condition: Used

Cast and Characters

• Chevy Chase — Irwin M. “Fletch” Fletcher
• Joe Don Baker — Chief Jerry Karlin
• Dana Wheeler-Nicholson — Gail Stanwyk
• Tim Matheson — Alan Stanwyk
• Richard Libertini — Frank Walker
• Geena Davis — Larry
• Larry “Flash” Jenkins — Gummy
• George Wendt — Fat Sam
• Kenneth Mars — Stanton Boyd
• M. Emmet Walsh — Dr. Joseph Dolan

Five Movie Facts

1. The film is based on Gregory Mcdonald's 1974 novel Fletch, the first in a popular mystery series.
2. Director Michael Ritchie combines detective-story intrigue with Chevy Chase's improvisational comic persona.
3. Chevy Chase's disguises and invented names became some of the film's most quoted comic moments.
4. Harold Faltermeyer composed the film's electronic score during the era of his famous Beverly Hills Cop music.
5. The film was followed by the 1989 sequel Fletch Lives, again starring Chevy Chase.

Why It's Worth Watching

Chevy Chase's deadpan delivery turns an entertaining mystery into a comedy classic. The fast-moving investigation, colorful supporting cast and seemingly endless disguises reward repeat viewings.

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