Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear.|May. 31, 1985|United States|98 Min.|PG
Genre: Comedy;Crime;Mystery
Description: “Fletch” (1985) is a classic film that follows the story of Irwin M. “Fletch” Fletcher, an undercover reporter for the Los Angeles Times who writes under the pseudonym “Jane Doe.” While investigating drug trafficking on the beaches of Los Angeles, Fletch is approached by Alan Stanwyk, a high-ranking executive at Boyd Aviation. Stanwyk, believing Fletch to be a drug addict, claims to be suffering from terminal bone cancer and offers Fletch $50,000 to kill him, making it appear as a burglary. He then plans to flee to Rio de Janeiro.
Suspicious of Stanwyk’s story, Fletch agrees to the plan but begins investigating him instead of completing his drug exposé. With the help of his colleague Larry, Fletch discovers that Stanwyk does not have cancer. He digs deeper into Stanwyk’s life, uncovering a web of deceit involving his wife Gail and a fraudulent land deal in Utah.
As Fletch delves further into the truth, he faces pressure from both his editor and the LAPD, who warn him to drop his investigation. Meanwhile, Fletch continues to uncover shocking revelations about Stanwyk’s motives. In a daring move, he confronts Gail with the truth, exposing her husband’s murder plot and the real value of the Utah ranch.
The film is a clever blend of mystery, humor, and suspense, showcasing Fletch’s resourcefulness and wit as he unravels the conspiracy.
Cast director: Michael Ritchie
Cast actor: Chevy Chase, Joe Don Baker, Dana Wheeler-Nicholson, Richard Libertini, Tim Matheson, M. Emmet Walsh, Geena Davis, George Wendt, Kenneth Mars, Bill Henderson
Original name: Fletch