The Singing Detective
- Comedy
- Music
- Mystery
- Crime
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
The Singing Detective is a 2003 comedy-mystery film that blends noir detective fiction with musical fantasy. The movie follows a bedridden mystery writer whose imagination transforms his detective stories into surreal, song-filled visions as he battles a debilitating illness.
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Theatrical release in United States
Limited theatrical in United States · Rated R
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Robert Downey Jr.Dan Dark
Robin WrightNicola / Nina / Blonde
Mel GibsonDr. Gibbon
Jeremy NorthamMark Binney
Katie HolmesNurse Mills
Adrien BrodyFirst Hood
Jon PolitoSecond Hood
Carla GuginoBetty Dark / Hooker
Saul RubinekSkin Specialist
Alfre WoodardChief of Staff
Amy AquinoNurse Nozhki
David DorfmanYoung Dan Dark
Eddie JonesMoonglow Bartender
Lily KnightWoman Physiotherapist
Clyde KusatsuVisiting Japanese Doctor
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The Singing Detective — frequently asked
When was The Singing Detective released?
The Singing Detective was released on October 24, 2003.
What is the plot of The Singing Detective?
The film centers on a mystery writer who is tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease. Unable to move freely, he relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations, blending mystery, comedy, and musical elements.
What genres does The Singing Detective blend?
The movie combines comedy, music, mystery, and crime elements to create a unique narrative that weaves together noir detective fiction with fantastical musical sequences.
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