The Singing Detective

+16
1h 49m
2003
5.026 /10 (138)

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

Overview

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

Country : United States of America
Languages : English
Released Date: 2003-10-24

Top Billed 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

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