FILMFFletch1985
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Fletch
Adaptation film with a runtime of 98 minutes, released in 1985. Presented in English.
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Fletch, Gregory McDonald's thrilling novel about an unorthodox secret agent with a penchant for elaborate disguises, was reshaped by the Hollywood know-alls into a standard Chevy Chase vehicle. Fletch (Chase) is on the trail of a vicious drug ring, but before the film is a third over he is embroiled in a deadly insurance-fraud scheme masterminded by aviation executive Alan Stanwyk (Tim Matheson). The plot bears traces of Orson Welles' Lady from Shanghai, with a few pinches of Hitchcock's 39 Steps and Chase's own earlier Foul Play thrown in. Not everyone was enchanted by Chevy Chase's bland, wise-guy performance in the title role; even so, Fletch ended up as one of the actor's few unqualified box-office successes, spawning a 1989 sequel.
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How long is Fletch?
Fletch runs for 1h 38m.
What language is it available in?
The primary language listed for this title is English.
What kind of film is this?
It is tagged under adaptation, comedy-drama.
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Yes
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