

When investigative reporter Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher goes undercover to write a piece on the drug trade at a local beach, he's approached by wealthy businessman Alan Stanwyk, who offers him $50,000 to murder him. With sarcastic wit and a knack for disguises, Fletch sets out to uncover Stanwyk's story.
Acting
Chase's deadpan delivery makes absurd lines feel improvised.
Writing
Every alias is a perfect character study in three words.
Costume
The Lakers jersey and afro wig deserve their own credit.

Director
Michael Ritchie
Trivia, insights & behind the scenes
Chase ad-libbed roughly half his dialogue; director Michael Ritchie reportedly let him run wild after the first take.
The film invented the template for 'comedy disguise movies' that Austin Powers would later perfect—minus the teeth.