Fletch

In the 1985 comedy classic, Fletch, Chevy Chase stars as Irwin "Fletch" Fletcher, a wisecracking investigative reporter working for the Los Angeles Times. When Fletch is assigned to write a story on the drug trade at a local beach, he decides to go undercover to get to the bottom of things. While masquerading as various personas, including a hippie surfer and a retired army colonel, Fletch encounters Alan Stanwyk (Joseph Bottoms), a wealthy businessman who offers him $50,000 to investigate his wife's alleged infidelity. As Fletch becomes embroiled in the case, he finds himself at odds with Stanwyk's suspicious behavior and questionable morals. Meanwhile, Fletch is also navigating his own personal life, including his complicated relationship with his editor, Frank (Dale Davidson), who seems more concerned about Fletch's lack of progress on the story than the actual reporting. As Fletch digs deeper into the mystery, he must balance his journalistic integrity with his own comedic misadventures and wacky disguises. Throughout the film, Chase's quick wit and physical humor shine as Fletch consistently finds himself in absurd situations, often getting more out of the story than intended. With its blend of satire, slapstick comedy, and clever wordplay, Fletch has become a beloved cult classic, cementing its place as one of the most iconic films of the 1980s.