Movie·2003·1h 49m
The Singing Detective
When it comes to murder, seduction and betrayal, he wrote the book. Now he's living it.
Directed By
Keith Gordon
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
Written By
Dennis Potter
Producer
Steven Haft, Bruce Davey
Cinematography
Tom Richmond
Editor
Jeff Wishengrad
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
145 votes
Where to watch
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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
// crew
Crew
Keith Gordon
Director
Steven Haft
Producer
Jeff Wishengrad
Editor
Bruce Davey
Producer
Dennis Potter
Screenplay
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Mel Gibson
Producer
Jane Potter
Producer
Robert Potter
Producer
Sarah Potter
Producer
Stan Wlodkowski
Executive Producer
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