Andy fletcher musician, nicknamed fletch, a member of the band depeche mode fletch, the first book in a series of books by gregory mcdonald. The film starred megan follows in the title role of anne shirley and was produced and directed by kevin sullivan for the canadian broadcasting corporation. A millionaire businessman named alan stanwyk approaches fletch to hire fletch to murder him. Fletch is the nickname of journalist irwin fletcher, who is extremely committed to his career. Get fletch dvd and bluray release date, trailer and movie stats.
A veritable chameleon, investigative reporter irwin fletch fletcher might drive his editor up the wall, but he always produces great pieces for the newspaper. See more ideas about great movies, chevy chase and movies. His problem as an actor is that he perfected a personal style on saturday night live all those many years ago, and has never been able to work outside of it. Find similar and related movies for fletch 1985 michael ritchie on allmovie. Fletch won is a new film that was put under development in 2014 and is expected to be completed soon. Image, video, and audio files are used in accordance with fair use and are property of the film holders. Apr 30, 2016 universal pictures released fletch to theaters on may 31, 1985. Fletch lives 1989 cast and crew irwin fletch fletcher chevy chase is one of the best investigative reporters in the country, and hell need all his skill when he becomes the main suspect in. One day, fletch is addressed by alan stanwyk, a rich man, who asks him, the bum, a favour.
Fletch internet movie firearms database guns in movies. The storyline creates the perfect backdrop for chevy chase to wear bad physical disguises, invent ridiculous fake identities, and use his classic oneliners. Michael ritchie directs the film which stars chevy chase, joe don baker, and dana wheelernicholson. If it did that jump in to the grass it would be destroyed.
When his next story is about the drug trade taking place on the beach, fletch goes undercover as a homeless man. A veritable chameleon, investigative reporter irwin fletch fletcher chevy chase might drive his editor richard libertini up the wall, but he always produces great pieces for the newspaper. Fletch is based on a 1974 mystery novel by gregory mcdonald. On may 31, 1985, universal brought chevy chases comedy fletch to theaters stateside, where it became a summer hit. Stanwyk with a gun, so that his wife will get the insurance money. Rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. And yet, the film is too often dismissed as just another dated piece of 1980s popculture. One day a rich businessman tim matheson offers fletch a job. What others are saying car wash richard pryor, george carlin, bill duke, franklin ajaye and the list goes on. With chevy chase, joe don baker, dana wheelernicholson, richard libertini. Fletch lives is a 1989 american comedy film starring chevy chase and a sequel to fletch directed by michael ritchie with a screenplay by leon capetanos based on the character created by gregory mcdonald.
Oct 31, 2011 a tribute to fletch, the greatest movie ever made. Meet the only guy who changes his identity more often than his underwear. In this classic 1980s crime caper, irwin fletch fletcher chevy chase, an investigative reporter whos a master of disguises, is getting nowhere on his latest assignment exposing a drug ring at a local l. Additionally, the storytellings well done, particularly in how it builds. In this sequel to the hugely successful 1985 original fletch, chevy chase returns as the irrepressible investigative reporter i. Fletch is a 1985 comedy film about an investigative newspaper reporter, irwin m. Both short films were based upon sketch comedy works created and performed by awkward silence, which andrea is a founding member of, along with dan abramovici and geoff hendry.
Unaware of fletchs true identity, businessman alan stanwyk tim matheson. May 25, 2007 as a movie, fletch is all but unwatchably bad. Fletch fletcher is a newspaper reporter being offered a large sum to off a cancerous millionaire, but is on the run, risking his job and finding clues when its clear the man is healthy. Andy fletcher musician, nicknamed fletch, a member of the band depeche mode. Here are some of the funniest fletch quotes from the 1985 film. Fletch lives 1989 cast and crew irwin fletch fletcher chevy chase is one of the best investigative reporters in the country, and hell need all his. Released by mca in 1985 mca6142 containing music from fletch 1985. Fletch, the first book in a series of books by gregory mcdonald featuring the character irwin maurice fletcher fletch, a 1985 comedy starring chevy chase, based on the novel.
Tim matheson, dana wheelernicholson, geena davis and joe don baker appear in supporting roles. This movie too is based around the life of gregorys famous character fletch. According to the hollywood reporter, former saturday night live star jason sudeikis will reprise the role of chevy chases goofy. The humor continues in fletch lives as the newspaper sleuth travels to louisiana. The colors are beautifully natural, almost subdued in keeping with a 1985 film.
I can pop it in my player almost any time and still find the movie just as funny, no matter how many times ive seen it. Fletch films was founded in 2010 by andrea fletcher, when she decided to take her savings and produce two short films altarcations and shaky grounds. Fletch soundtrack from 1985, composed by various artists, harold faltermeyer. According to the hollywood reporter, former saturday night live star jason sudeikis will reprise the role of chevy chases goofy journalist in the 1985 film and its 1989 sequel. Chevy chase added a classic comic hero to the film landscape with fletch. Fletch 1985 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Fletchs apartment, where hes obliged to devise ever more ingenious methods of avoiding his exwifes alimonychasing lawyer, is 827 4th street, near montana avenue in santa monica. As jane doe, he publishes articles that have caused several heads to roll in the past. In the course of his investigations, he is willing to don any number of disguises, and he spends. Staring dana wheeler, kareem abduljabbar, richard libertini and tim matheson. For example, you can see every wave and strand of hair in gail stanwyks bountiful 80s hairstyle, and the edge of. Fletch is a 1985 comedy film about an ace reporter who, while working undercover on a story about drug sales, is approached by a rich man who wants fletch to murder him.
Unaware of fletch s true identity, businessman alan stanwyk tim matheson offers fletch. Music from the motion picture soundtrack fletch discogs. And most shots are incredibly detailed and naturallooking. With repeated viewings ive actually come to appreciate the film more for its genuinely. Fletch, a fictional character from british soap opera hollyoaks. Fletch fletcher is a newspaper reporter being offered a large sum to off a cancerous millionaire, but is. Fletch is a 1985 american neonoir comedy thriller film directed by michael ritchie and written by andrew bergman and is based on gregory mcdonalds popular fletch novels. After all, processing would be done to smooth out the texture and get rid of the grain. Theres no hard feelings, but ive never done that to anybody. Anne of green gables is a 1985 canadian madefortelevision drama film based on the novel of the same name by canadian author lucy maud montgomery, and is the first in a series of four films. Fletch 1985 michael ritchie synopsis, characteristics. Fletch 1985 pg 05311985 us comedy, crime, mystery 1h 38m user score.
Such as the aeroengineers discussing the bypass valve, the rollerskating rabbi on the beach, and the nearcringeing evading the cops during a veterans meet fred the dorf dorffler. Fletch fletcher chevy chase, who is offered a large sum of money to. Fletch is not the first movie that chase has undercut with his mannerisms, but it is the best onesince foul play, anyway. The film was directed by michael ritchie and written by andrew bergman, loosely based on the popular gregory mcdonald novels. The film s slow pace and chases comic manner may be an irritant to some, but the film has moments when it simply tickles the funnybone. In a year that was truly remarkable for film, fletch burst off the page with a deftly handled pacy script and belly laughs a plenty. Universal pictures released fletch to theaters on may 31, 1985. Financial analysis of fletch 1985 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The film was based on a series of novels by gregory mcdonald and spawned a 1989 sequel. Fletch won fletch too fletch and the widow bradley.
Reagan had just been reelected by a landslide when the film hit theaters in 1985, and fletch reflects. Following up stanwyks dubious story, fletch discovers devious financial chicanery going on. Chevy chase added a classic comic hero to the film landscape with fletch, one of his few truly popular star vehicles in a famously misguided postsaturday night live. For my money, fletch is the best film chevy chase ever made. Chevy chase added a classic comic hero to the film landscape with fletch, one of his. Feb 02, 2015 throwback all dunks of 1985 nba all star slam dunk contest best quality. Chevy chase added a classic comic hero to the film landscape with fletch, one of his few truly popular star vehicles in a famously misguided postsaturday night live career. On may 31, 1985, universal brought chevy chases comedy fletch to.
The narration from chevy chase is prime material, bringing the wisecracking pageturner to life. Fletch was so great when i saw it, i loved the film, and it was quite popular. Rent fletch 1985 starring chevy chase and joe don baker on dvd and bluray. It stars chevy chase, tim matheson, dana wheelernicholson, geena davis and joe don baker.
Throwback all dunks of 1985 nba all star slam dunk contest best quality. Gregory mcdonald was an award winning noteworthy author of mystery and crime fiction books. As jane doe, he publishes articles that have caused several heads to. In disguise as a bum, he lives at the beach, researching drugs and their dealing. Oct 04, 2016 rodney dangerfield at his best on the tonight show starring johnny carson 1983 duration. The colors are beautifully natural, almost subdued in keeping with a 1985 film none of the greenish tinge put there on purpose in the matrix or the new bourne films. May 31, 2017 on may 31, 1985, universal brought chevy chases comedy fletch to theaters stateside, where it became a summer hit. The book was the first in a series featuring the character irwin maurice fletcher. Fletch is een amerikaanse komische film uit 1985, geregisseerd door michael ritchie. Whats more, we got chevy chase at his wiseass best, in a crime caper tailored to the beverly hills cop crowd of which i was an admiring member, and thrumming with harold. Overview of fletch, 1985, directed by michael ritchie, with chevy chase, joe don baker, dana wheelernicholson, at turner classic movies.
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