Adventures of a Private Eye

19771977
RR
1h 36m

While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.

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Director
- Stanley A. Long
Writers
- Michael Armstrong(screenplay)
- Stanley A. Long(uncredited)
Stars

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Christopher Neil and Angela Scoular in Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)

Veronica Doran, Suzy Kendall, and Anna Quayle in Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)

Veronica Doran in Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)

Suzy Kendall in Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)

Adrienne Posta and Nicholas Young in Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)

Veronica Doran, Suzy Kendall, Ian Lavender, and Christopher Neil in Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)

Christopher Neil in Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)

Harry H. Corbett, Veronica Doran, Liz Fraser, Suzy Kendall, Ian Lavender, and Anna Quayle in Adventures of a Private Eye (1977)

While a private detective is away on vacation, his not particularly bright assistant takes it upon himself to "solve" a case that comes in. Complications ensue.

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Taglines
- The clever dick who uncovers EVERYBODY!
Genres
- Comedy
- Crime
Certificate
- R
Parents guide
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Trivia
According to Stanley Long's autobiography, Adrienne Posta claimed that scenes where she exposes her breast were outtakes, and she got her lawyers to demand their removal from the film. However, Long was able to provide evidence to prove that Miss Posta had been fully aware of the exposure, and had not objected at the time.

Quotes
[Detective Judd Blake has just caught his assistant peeping at the keyhole.]
Judd Blake: Amateur. Peering through keyholes is for the amateur.
Bob: I wasn't, actually, Mr. Blake. I just thought I'd dropped something on the floor.
Judd Blake: Bugging, now that's the professional way.
Bob: Bugging.
Judd Blake: Yes, and like everything else, purely a matter of technique. Now you stick with me, and you'll soon learn to be a successful bugger.

Alternate versions
The 1987 Academy Home Entertainment VHS version runs 74 minutes.

Connections
Featured in The Best of the Adventures (1981)

Soundtracks
Private Eye
Christopher Neil (as Neil) & Paul Nicholas (as Nicholas)
Sung by Christopher Neil

Top review

4/10

They see your every move

British pop singer Christopher Neil stars in this Carry On film Adventures Of A Private Eye. It has the look of a Carry On movie without the cast of Carry On regulars.

Cinema fans will also recognize the plot premise from Bob Hope's comedy from the 40s My Favorite Brunette. That's the one where Hope is asked by Alan Ladd to watch his office and take messages. Of course Hope decides he'd rather survey Dorothy Lamour.

Neil has the same situation as Jon Pertwee just asks him to mind the store, but Neil wants a chance to soar and Suzy Kendall certainly makes him soar.

In fact this film has the look and feel and general raunchiness of a Carry On film. But it would have been so much better with Carry On regulars.

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