The Singing Detective

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The Singing Detective

"When it comes to murder, seduction and betrayal, he wrote the book. Now he's living it."

2003

1h 49m

5.1(152 votes)

Comedy

Music

Mystery

Crime

Overview

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

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Cast & crew

10 featured cast members

Starring

Robert Downey Jr.

Dan Dark

Robin Wright

Nicola / Nina / Blonde

Mel Gibson

Dr. Gibbon

Jeremy Northam

Mark Binney

Katie Holmes

Nurse Mills

Adrien Brody

First Hood

Jon Polito

Second Hood

Carla Gugino

Betty Dark / Hooker

Saul Rubinek

Skin Specialist

Alfre Woodard

Chief of Staff

Creative team

Directed by: Keith Gordon
Written by: Dennis Potter
Produced by: Steven Haft
Bruce Davey

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