---
title: "Detective"
year: 1985
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/detective-1985"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 52710
imdb_id: null
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 95
community_rating: 5.3
vote_count: 0
content_rating: "Unrated"
---

# Detective (1985) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/detective-1985

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Detective is a film first released in 1985. Catalogued under Comedy, Crime, Drama. Produced and broadcast by Sara Films, JLG Films. Current status: Released.

## The Hook & The Verdict

**The Hook**: "A desperate couple pressures a shady boxing manager while a murder investigation looms in the same hotel."

### Why Watch
- Intriguing mix of crime and comedy
- Interwoven storylines keep tension high
- Set against a gritty hotel backdrop

### Caveats & Content Note
- Complex plot may be confusing for some viewers
- Tone & Suitability: Contains crime, violence and adult themes, making it suitable for mature audiences.

**Micro-Themes & Vibe Matrix**: crime, comedy, drama, twisty

## Streaming Availability Matrix

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## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Jean-Luc Godard
- **Networks / Studios**: Sara Films, JLG Films

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Laurent Terzieff** as *William Prospero*
- **Aurelle Doazan** as *Arielle*
- **Jean-Pierre Léaud** as *Inspector Neveu*
- **Claude Brasseur** as *Emile Chenal*
- **Johnny Hallyday** as *Jim Fox Warner*
- **Nathalie Baye** as *Françoise Chenal*
- **Alain Cuny** as *Old Mafioso*
- **Emmanuelle Seigner** as *Princess of the Bahamas*
- **Julie Delpy** as *Wise Young Girl*
- **Ann-Gisel Glass** as *Anne*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: What genre does Detective belong to?
Detective is classified as a comedy, crime, and drama film.

### Q: When was Detective released?
Detective was released in the United States on August 23, 1985.

### Q: How long is the movie?
The runtime of Detective is approximately 1 hour and 35 minutes.

### Q: Who are the main characters?
The story follows Emile Chenal, his wife Françoise, boxing manager Jim Fox Warner, and Inspector Neveu.

### Q: Is the plot centered around a single story?
The film intertwines a debt dispute involving the Chenals with a separate murder investigation by Inspector Neveu.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [Detective — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/52710)
- [The Detective (1968 film) - Wikipedia](https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Detective_(1968_film))
- [Detective (1964) | ČSFD.cz](https://www.csfd.cz/film/272712-detective/prehled/)

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