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
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$8M
Revenue
$0M
TMDb Votes
143
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