May 31 1985 

Written by Andrew Bergman, from the novel by Gregory Macdonald, and directed by Michael Ritchie, FLETCH opens. Dir. Michael Ritchie. Chevy Chase shines in signature role as insouciant LA-based investigative reporter trading disguises, alter-egos & a steady stream of wise-ass, deadpan rejoinders with a motley collection of drug traffickers and crooked cops. With Joe Don Baker, Richard Libertini and Tim Matheson. 

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