
The Singing Detective
R“When it comes to murder, seduction and betrayal, he wrote the book. Now he's living it.”
2003·109 min·Released
Studio: Airborne Productions, Haft Entertainment, Icon Productions
5.1TMDb
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Theatrical Oct 24, 2003
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USA · English · USA
Overview
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorKeith Gordon
WriterDennis Potter
Cast

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

Amy Aquino
Nurse Nozhki

David Dorfman
Young Dan Dark

Eddie Jones
Moonglow Bartender

Lily Knight
Woman Physiotherapist

Clyde Kusatsu
Visiting Japanese Doctor

Earl Poitier
Orderly

Don Fischer
Intern

Andy Umberger
Mr. Dark

David Denman
Soldier with Betty Dark

Alec Puro
Drummer
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Keywords
adulteryinfidelityparanoiahallucinationmusicalsurrealismparodysadomasochismdetective storyremakelos angeles, californiafantasy sequenceextramarital affairdoctor patient relationshipalternative realityduringcreditsstingerscreenwritingpulpmurder mysteryneo-noir
Details
Budget
$8M
Revenue
$0M
TMDb Votes
143
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