what could be more schlocky than the idea of private detective get involve with the woman theyre suppose to be spy on . and most of the dialogue a write be perfectly banal . but the actor turn the dialog into something that make sense . you can see real people behind the unreal line . and the directing be wonderful . each scene do just what it have to and end without drag on too long . i show this to several friend in the mid 80 because i be perplex at how such bad material could be make into such a good movie . the friend enjoy it too .