The Singing Detective
"When it comes to murder, seduction and betrayal, he wrote the book. Now he's living it."
Originally released in 2003. The Singing Detective is a comedy/music film. directed by Keith Gordon.
Starring Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, and Mel Gibson
Synopsis
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
Quick Facts
Release Date
October 24, 2003
22 years ago
Runtime
1h 49m
109 minutes total
User Rating
5.0/10
Mixed (138 votes)
Budget
$8M
Production budget
Box Office
$435.6K
0.1x return
Language
English
Original language
Country
United States of America
Production
Director
Top 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
Saul Rubinek
as Skin Specialist
Alfre Woodard
as Chief of Staff
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Budget
- $8,000,000
- Revenue
- $435,625
Production Companies
- Icon Productions
- Haft Entertainment
- Airborne Productions
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.
Who directed The Singing Detective?
The Singing Detective was directed by Keith Gordon.
How long is The Singing Detective?
The Singing Detective has a runtime of 1 hours and 49 minutes (109 minutes total).
When was The Singing Detective released?
The Singing Detective was released on October 24, 2003 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in The Singing Detective?
The main cast of The Singing Detective includes Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, Mel Gibson, Jeremy Northam, Katie Holmes.
Is The Singing Detective worth watching?
The Singing Detective has a user rating of 5.0/10 based on 138 reviews, indicating mixed reception from audiences.