Mindhorn
- Comedy
A washed up actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective show "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be real.
Mindhorn is a 2016 British comedy film starring Julian Barratt as a washed-up actor famous for playing the fictional detective Mindhorn in a 1980s TV series. When a serial killer claims he will only speak with the real Detective Mindhorn, the former star must team up with police to catch the criminal who cannot distinguish fact from fiction. The film is a darkly comedic take on fame, nostalgia, and the blurred line between an actor and their most iconic role.
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Wide release in United States · Rated R
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Julian BarrattRichard Thorncroft
Simon FarnabyClive Parnevik
Essie DavisPatricia Deville
Steve CooganPeter Easterman
Richard McCabeJeffrey Moncrief
Andrea RiseboroughDC Elena Baines
Russell ToveyPaul Melly
Robin MorrisseyPC Green
David SchofieldChief Inspector Derek Newsome
Alannah OliviaCasting Receptionist
Christopher Jenner ColeRichard Crowthorne
Jessye RomeoAgent's Secretary
Harriet WalterRichard's Agent
Simon CallowHimself
Trailer
MINDHORN - Official UK Trailer - In cinemas now
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When was Mindhorn released?
Mindhorn was released on October 9, 2016.
Where can I watch Mindhorn?
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Who stars in Mindhorn?
Julian Barratt plays the lead role of the washed-up actor and former Detective Mindhorn.
What is the plot of Mindhorn?
A former television actor, known for playing detective Mindhorn in a 1980s show, is drawn back into the role when a serial killer insists on communicating only with the fictional detective, leading the actor to work with police to apprehend the criminal.
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