Fletch | trailer

Chevy Chase is at his best in this suspense-packed comedy thriller based on Gregory McDonald’s best-seller. Irwin Fletch, . Fletch (Chase), is an investigative reporter who’s constantly changing his identity. While working on a drug expose, Fletch attracts the attention of a strange businessman (Tim Matheson) who wants to be killed so his wife will inherit more insurance. The wily Fletch senses a scam, and soon he’s up to his byline in frame-ups, murder, police corruption and forbidden romance. It’ll be the story of the year, if he can stay alive to meet his deadline. directed by Michael Ritchie, 1985