
New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.

as Lionel Essrog

as Frank Minna

as Laura Rose

as Moses Randolph

as Paul Randolph

as Tony Vermonte

as Gabby Horowitz

as Trumpet Man

as Julia Minna

as Gilbert Coney

as Danny Fantl

as William Lieberman

as Billy Rose

as Lou

as Giant Man

as Mayor

as King Rooster Piano Player

as King Rooster Bassist

as King Rooster Drummer

as King Rooster Saxophonist

as King Rooster Bartender

as Jacob Gleason

as Union Boss Speaker

as Betty

as Formosa Bartender

as Formosa Hostess

as Inwood Residential Secretary

as Hall of Records Clerk

as Angry Young Man

as Cindy Fleming

as Paperboy

as Brooklyn Bar Waitress

as Doctor

as Nurse

as Orderly

as Reformer #2

as Detective

as Beatnik

as Young Cat #1

as Young Cat #2

as News Stand Owner (uncredited)