The Private Eyes
1980, English. Directed by Lang Elliott.
Who better to solve England's most puzzling mystery than these two international crime busters?
The lord and lady of a capacious manor are killed, and the lord's ghost seems to have returned to knock off the staff one by one, causing Inspector Winship and Dr. Tart to investigate the wacky house and its inhabitants.
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- PG
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Popcorn Flick
Fun if you don’t overthink it.
6.0/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
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Cast & crew
- Lang ElliottDirector
- Don KnottsInspector Winship
- Tim ConwayDr. Tart
- Trisha NobleMistress Phyllis Morley
- Bernard FoxJustin
- Grace ZabriskieNanny
- John FujiokaMr. Uwatsum
- Irwin KeyesJock
- Fred StuthmanLord Randolph Morley
- Robert V. BarronGas Station Attendant
- Patrick CranshawRoy
- Mary Nell SantacroceLady Victoria Morley
- Stan RossTibet
Details
- Released
- 17 April 1980
- Country
- United States of America
- Written by
- Tim Conway, John Myhers
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The Private Eyes: quick answers
Is The Private Eyes worth watching?
Our verdict is Popcorn Flick: Fun if you don’t overthink it. It scores 6.0/10 from 52 TMDB viewer ratings.
How long is The Private Eyes?
The Private Eyes runs 91 minutes (1h 31m).
Does The Private Eyes have a post-credits scene?
None is listed for The Private Eyes. Viewers tag these on TMDB, so a brand-new film may not be tagged yet.
The Private Eyes parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
The Private Eyes is rated PG in India. That rating means it is generally fine for children.
Which OTT platform is The Private Eyes on?
The Private Eyes isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can watch it free or rent it or buy it online. (Checked 11 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Private Eyes?
If you liked The Private Eyes, try The Old Dark House, The Cat and the Canary, The Cheap Detective.
Who directed The Private Eyes?
The Private Eyes (1980) was directed by Lang Elliott and stars Don Knotts, Tim Conway, Trisha Noble.