The Private Eyes (1980)
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- PG
- 1h 31min
- Comedy, Mystery
- 21 Nov 1980 (USA)
- Movie
Scotland Yard sends a goofy pair to check on foul play at a mansion outside 1920s London.
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Cast
| Tim Conway | ... |
Dr. Tart
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| Don Knotts | ... |
Inspector Winship
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| Trisha Noble | ... |
Mistress Phyllis Morley
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| Bernard Fox | ... |
Justin
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| Grace Zabriskie | ... |
Nanny
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| John Fujioka | ... |
Mr. Uwatsum
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| Stan Ross | ... |
Tibet
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| Irwin Keyes | ... |
Jock
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| Suzy Mandel | ... |
Hilda
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| Fred Stuthman | ... |
Lord Morley
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Mary Nell Santacroce | ... |
Lady Morley
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| Robert V. Barron | ... |
Gas Station Attendant
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| Patrick Cranshaw | ... |
Roy
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| Russi Taylor | ... |
Doll Voice (voice)
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| Barney Rosner | ... |
Wookalar (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Lang Elliott | ||
Written by
| Tim Conway | ... | (written by) & |
| John Myhers | ... | (written by) |
Produced by
| Roger Corman | ... | distribution producer (uncredited) |
| Wanda Dell | ... | producer |
| Lang Elliott | ... | executive producer / producer |
Music by
| Peter Matz | ||
Cinematography by
| Jacques Haitkin | ||
Editing by
| Patrick M. Crawford | ||
Editorial Department
| Cathy Bates | ... | assistant film editor |
| Dennis Brookins | ... | negative cutter |
| Scott Hancock | ... | assistant film editor |
| Staness Jonekos | ... | post-production secretary |
| Mark Lione | ... | apprentice editor |
| Jim Passon | ... | color timer |
| Jim Schurmann | ... | color timer |
| Fabien D. Tordjmann | ... | supervising film editor (as Fabien Tordjmann) |
Casting By
| Lang Elliott | ||
Art Direction by
| Vincent Peranio | ||
Costume Design by
| Christine Goulding | ||
Makeup Department
| Karoly Balazs | ... | hair stylist (as Karoly T. Balazs) |
| Sidney Perell | ... | makeup artist (as Sid Perell) |
Production Management
| Robert Dijoux | ... | production manager |
Second Unit Director or Assistant Director
| James Simons | ... | second assistant director (as Jimmy Simons) |
| Douglas E. Wise | ... | first assistant director (as Doug Wise) |
Art Department
| Lee Berger | ... | assistant property master |
| Katherine Dover | ... | art department assistant |
| Beth Sheldon | ... | art department assistant |
| Gary Van Fleet | ... | property master |
| Lynn Wolverton-Parker | ... | assistant art director (as Lynn Wolverton) |
Sound Department
| Jim Cook | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Joe Fineman | ... | supervising sound editor |
| Richard Bryce Goodman | ... | sound mixer |
| Chris Jenkins | ... | re-recording mixer (as Christopher Jenkins) |
| Maryte Kavaliauskas | ... | boom operator |
| Anthony Magro | ... | sound effects editor (as Tony Magro) |
| Rich Steven | ... | sound effects editor |
| Dan Wallin | ... | re-recording mixer |
| Donald L. Warner Jr. | ... | sound effects editor (as Don Warner) |
| Nick Wolfe | ... | sound mixer |
Special Effects by
| Richard Albain | ... | special effects (as Dick Albain) |
| Ron Hall | ... | special effects |
| Don Powers | ... | special effects |
| Jerry Winchell | ... | special effects |
Stunts
| Michael Cassidy | ... | stunts (as Mike Cassidy) |
| Eddy Donno | ... | stunts |
| Tommy J. Huff | ... | stunts (as Tommy Huff) |
| Charlie Picerni | ... | stunt coordinator (as Charley Picerni) / stunts (as Charley Picerni) |
| Gardner Doolittle | ... | stunts (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Crazy Bear | ... | grip |
| Scott Buttfield | ... | best boy gaffer |
| Anne S. Coffey | ... | first assistant camera (as Ayne Coffey) |
| Mike Connors | ... | grip |
| Fred H. Dresch | ... | electrician (as Fred Dresch) |
| Steve Dubin | ... | second assistant camera |
| Robert K. Feldmann | ... | electrician (as Robert Feldman) |
| Howard Herrington | ... | electrician |
| Shirley Libby | ... | still photographer |
| Edwin Myers | ... | assistant camera (as Ed Meyers) |
| Gil Schwartz | ... | key grip |
| Brian Smith | ... | grip |
| Kenny Smith | ... | dolly grip |
| Jeffrey Sudzin | ... | electrician (as Jeff Sudzin) |
| Tim Suhrstedt | ... | camera operator / director of photography: second unit |
| Christopher Tufty | ... | gaffer |
| William VanDerKloot | ... | assistant camera (as Bill Van Der Kloot) |
| Mark Wagner | ... | electrician |
| Gary Waldman | ... | assistant camera |
Animation Department
| John Wilson | ... | animator: main title |
Costume and Wardrobe Department
| Deborah L. Scott | ... | wardrobe assistant (as Deborah Scott) |
Location Management
| Jerry Whittington | ... | key location scout (uncredited) |
Music Department
| Allan K. Rosen | ... | music editor: La Da Productions |
| Tommy Tedesco | ... | musician: guitar (uncredited) |
Script and Continuity Department
| Jackie Saunders | ... | script supervisor |
Transportation Department
| Emmett Burton | ... | supplier: picture cars |
| Lee Elmendorf | ... | driver: transcord |
| John Jacobs | ... | driver |
| Christopher Ricker | ... | transportation captain |
| Don Schisler | ... | driver: insert truck (as Donald Schisler) |
Additional Crew
| Steve Becker | ... | wrangler |
| Dianne Bradley | ... | production secretary |
| Michael N. Cobin | ... | production accountant |
| Ro Cobin | ... | bookkeeper |
| C.W. Henderson | ... | publicist (as Charley Henderson) |
| Daniel Maughon | ... | craft service (as Danny Maughon) |
| Samuel P. Scott | ... | general partner: The Private Eyes Partners, Ltd. |
| Elaine Smith | ... | production coordinator |
Production Companies
- Tri Star Productions
- Private Eyes Partners (copyright holder)
Distributors
- New World Pictures (1980) (United States) (theatrical)
- Roadshow Films (1981) (Australia) (theatrical)
- Sunnyland Film International (1981) (Lebanon) (theatrical) (Beirut)
- Fram Film (1981) (Norway) (theatrical)
- Home Box Office (HBO) (1981) (United States) (tv) (pay television)
- CBS (1983) (United States) (tv) (broadcast premiere)
- Vestron Video International (1983) (Australia) (VHS)
- Vestron Video (1983) (United States) (video) (LaserDisc)
- National Broadcasting Company (NBC) (1984) (United States) (tv) (network television)
- Vestron Video (1985) (United States) (VHS)
- Orbis Communications (1987) (United States) (tv) (syndication)
- HGV Video Productions (1990) (Canada) (VHS)
- Video Treasures (1990) (United States) (VHS)
- Hen's Tooth Video (2000) (United States) (DVD) (VHS)
- Hen's Tooth Video (2010) (United States) (Blu-ray)
Special Effects
Other Companies
- Fine Arts Films (main title)
- Sentry Dog of Asheville (sentry dog/Doberman trained by)
- Production Service Consultants (location equipment provided by)
- Production Services Atlanta (additional equipment)
- D.E.B. Film Services (negative cutting)
- La Da Productions (music editing)
- Neiman-Tillar Associates (creative sound)
- Todd-AO Studios (sound re-recording)
- Pacific Title (additional titles and optical effects)
- The North Carolina Film Commission (special thanks)
- Asheville Art Museum (special thanks)
Storyline
| Plot Summary |
This spoof of the Sherlock Holmes stories finds Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart investigating a strange death in a possibly haunted mansion, while dealing with the beautiful heiress and the crazed staff which live therein.
Written by Afterburner |
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| Taglines | Who better to solve England's most puzzling mystery than these two international crime busters? See more » |
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| Parents Guide | View content advisory » |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | A sequel was planned which would have revolved around the private eyes' attempts to find and capture the wookalar. See more » |
| 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). See more » |
| Movie Connections | Featured in The Postman Always Rings Twice/All Night Long/Galaxina/Back Roads/Private Eyes (1981). See more » |
| 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. See more » |
| Quotes |
Dr. Tart:
You want another glass of pus? Inspector Winship: No I don't want another glass of pus! See more » |