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The Singing Detective (2003)

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

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

Release Date
October 24, 2003
Runtime
1h 49m
Rating
5.1/10 (143 votes)

Director: Keith Gordon

Cast: Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, Mel Gibson, Jeremy Northam, Katie Holmes, Adrien Brody, Jon Polito, Carla Gugino

Production: Icon Productions, Haft Entertainment, Airborne Productions
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Budget
$8M
Revenue
$0M
Full Cast (49 people)

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The Singing Detective

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

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

5.1
109 min

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

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StatusReleased
Original LanguageEnglish
Revenue$435,625
Release Date10/24/2003
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Cast

Robert Downey Jr.

as Dan Dark

Robin Wright

as Nicola / Nina / Blonde

Mel Gibson

as Dr. Gibbon

Jeremy Northam

as Mark Binney

Katie Holmes

as Nurse Mills

Adrien Brody

as First Hood

Jon Polito

as Second Hood

Carla Gugino

as Betty Dark / Hooker

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is The Singing Detective about?

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

How long is The Singing Detective?

1h 49m

When was The Singing Detective released?

October 24, 2003

Who directed The Singing Detective?

Keith Gordon

Who stars in The Singing Detective?

Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, Mel Gibson

What genre is The Singing Detective?

Comedy, Music, Mystery, Crime