Going Undercover
“A top-notch detective never stops until every single clue is uncovered.”
Synopsis
Forever bungling private investigator Henry Brilliant has been hired by Maxine de la Hunt to protect her step-daughter Marigold during her trip to Denmark. A real caring parent should have hired an army of P.I.s to protect Marigold from Mr. Brilliant. His name, he's not.
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Release History & Theatrical Window
June 17, 1988
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- James Kenelm Clarke
- Original Title
- Going Undercover
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 29m
- Production Studios
- Miramax
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
James Kenelm Clarke
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Department Leadership Roster
James Kenelm Clarke
Director
Eric Boyd-Perkins
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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Frequently Asked Questions About Going Undercover
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What is Going Undercover about?
Forever bungling private investigator Henry Brilliant has been hired by Maxine de la Hunt to protect her step-daughter Marigold during her trip to Denmark. A real caring parent should have hired an army of P.I.s to protect Marigold from Mr. Brilliant. His name, he's not.
Who directed Going Undercover?
Going Undercover was directed by James Kenelm Clarke.
Who stars in Going Undercover?
The principal cast of Going Undercover includes Chris Lemmon, Jean Simmons, Lea Thompson, Viveca Lindfors, Mills Watson.
When was Going Undercover released and how long is it?
Going Undercover was released in 1988 with a total runtime of 1h 29m.
What is the age rating and content advisory for Going Undercover?
Going Undercover holds official age classifications: US: PG-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).