The Singing Detective

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

5.120031h 49mReleased

Comedy

Music

Mystery

Crime

Overview

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

StatusReleased

Release Date2003-10-24

Runtime1h 49m

LanguagesEnglish

CountriesUnited States of America

Budget$8,000,000

Revenue$435,625

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Cast & Crew

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

Saul Rubinek

as Skin Specialist

Alfre Woodard

as Chief of Staff

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