Peter Gunn (played by Peter Strauss) is a protagonist in Peter Gunn.
A sophisticated private investigator known for his impeccable style, love of cool jazz, and high integrity. He operates out of a gloomy waterfront city, using the Mother's jazz club as his base. Highly connected with reliable informants, he occasionally assists the police and travels for cases. He maintains expensive tastes and drives luxury cars. Lieutenant Jacoby (played by Peter Jurasik) is a protagonist in Peter Gunn.
A jaded, veteran police detective and friend of Peter Gunn who works at the 13th Precinct. He possesses a cynical and sardonic wit, occasionally refers people to Gunn as clients, and provides a grounded contrast to the PI. Edie (played by Barbara Williams) appears in Peter Gunn.
Peter Gunn's girlfriend and a sultry singer employed at Mother's jazz club. In the third season, she opens her own restaurant and nightclub named Edie's. Gunn affectionately calls her "Silly". Mother (played by Pearl Bailey) appears in Peter Gunn.
The proprietor of Mother's waterfront jazz club, which serves as the primary setting and unofficial office for investigations. She was previously a singer and piano player in speakeasies during the Prohibition era.
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Characters
Peter Gunn
(played by Peter Strauss) — protagonist
A sophisticated private investigator known for his impeccable style, love of cool jazz, and high integrity. He operates out of a gloomy waterfront city, using the Mother's jazz club as his base. Highl...
Lieutenant Jacoby
(played by Peter Jurasik) — protagonist
A jaded, veteran police detective and friend of Peter Gunn who works at the 13th Precinct. He possesses a cynical and sardonic wit, occasionally refers people to Gunn as clients, and provides a ground...
Edie
(played by Barbara Williams) — supporting
Peter Gunn's girlfriend and a sultry singer employed at Mother's jazz club. In the third season, she opens her own restaurant and nightclub named Edie's. Gunn affectionately calls her "Silly".
Mother
(played by Pearl Bailey) — supporting
The proprietor of Mother's waterfront jazz club, which serves as the primary setting and unofficial office for investigations. She was previously a singer and piano player in speakeasies during the Pr...
Canonical Relationships
Family, romantic, and professional connections based on plot evidence.
Peter Gunn → Edie
(Romantic Girlfriend)
Story Dynamics
Alliances, conflicts, and narrative interactions that evolve throughout the story.
Peter Gunn → Mother
(Social Frequent Patron)
Peter Gunn → Lieutenant Jacoby
(Alliance Police Ally)
Story Analysis
A sophisticated private investigator navigates a gloomy waterfront city using jazz clubs, police alliances, and a refined personal style to solve cases.
Plot Progression
The Sophisticate's Domain
Alliances and Informants
Expanding Horizons
Legacy and Resolution
Directed by Blake Edwards
Peter Gunn (1989) · 5.4/10 · crime, drama, tv-movie
Content sources
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(Q6073396), public domain (CC0).
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