Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is a comedy-crime-mystery film directed by Carl Reiner and released in 1982. The movie stars Steve Martin as Rigby Reardon, a private investigator tasked with investigating the suspicious death of a famous scientist and cheesemaker, Dr. John Forrest (George Gaynes). Rigby's investigation leads him to search for clues among Dr. Forrest's belongings and discover two lists: "Friends of Carlotta" and "Enemies of Carlotta". Rigby's pursuit of the truth takes him on a wild goose chase filled with danger, romance, and plenty of twists and turns. The film pays homage to the classic detective movies of the 1940s and features a star-studded cast, including Rachel Ward as Juliet Forrest (Dr. Forrest's daughter), Reni Santoni as Carlos Rodriguez (Dr. Forrest's assistant), and Carl Reiner as Field Marshal Wilfried von Kluck (a mysterious figure with ties to Carlotta). With its witty dialogue and hilarious performances, Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid is a must-see for fans of comedy and mystery movies alike.

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Some movies that have similar genres and were produced around the same time as Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid include Clue, The Hound of the Baskervilles (1981), Trail of the Pink Panther, Hanky Panky, The Cheap Detective, Finally, Sunday!.

Dead Men Don't Wear Plaid was released in theaters on May 21, 1982.