Fletch Lives (1989)

In the heart of Los Angeles, embattled newspaper reporter Irvin "Fletch" Fletcher is battling more than just the daily news cycle. Faced with mounting debts and declining health, fortune smiles upon him in the form of an unexpected inheritance - "Bell Isle," an expansive 80-acre plantation estate in Louisiana from a distant aunt. Eager to escape the concrete jungle, Fletch leaves his reporter life behind, envisioning a regal existence in the Deep South. Upon arrival, the anticipated grandeur of his new life quickly crumbles. Instead of a pristine estate, he finds a dilapidated mansion, a dubious caretaker, and the absence of any trustworthy staff. Yet, Fletch dives headfirst into his new life, even finding comfort in the arms of an alluring local lawyer. However, the morning after reveals a chilling mystery: the lawyer is found murdered, and Fletch lands in jail as the prime suspect. Despite warnings from a concerned neighbor and attorney to leave town, Fletch opts to stay. He brushes off enticing offers for his inherited property, particularly from the foxy real estate agent Becky Culpepper, sensing something is amiss. As Fletch begins to untangle the web of deception, his detective instincts from his reporter days kick in. Every clue he uncovers points towards a dangerous conspiracy involving local tycoon Hamilton "Ham" Johnson, his 'Confederate' cohort, a televangelist, and a suspicious chemical plant. An inherited mansion that's more than it seems, a murder mystery, and a town filled with secrets - Fletch is in far deeper than he ever anticipated. His journalistic curiosity may have landed him in hot water, but it might be the only thing that can save him in this tale of intrigue and suspense. As Fletch delves deeper into the mysteries of his new home, he soon realizes that he's not just a reporter or an heir - he's a detective in the heart of Dixie.

Fletch Lives is a comedy movie featuring Chevy Chase.

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