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The Singing Detective (2003) 5.5
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5.5/10 from 5,817 users
Metascore: 45/100
Reviews: 73 user | 65 critic | 33 from Metacritic.com From his hospital bed, a writer suffering from a skin disease hallucinates musical numbers and paranoid plots. Director:Keith Gordon |
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Cast
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| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | ||
| Robin Wright | ... | ||
| Mel Gibson | ... | ||
| Jeremy Northam | ... | ||
| Katie Holmes | ... | ||
| Adrien Brody | ... |
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| Jon Polito | ... |
Second Hood
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| Carla Gugino | ... |
Betty Dark /
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| Saul Rubinek | ... |
Skin Specialist
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| Alfre Woodard | ... |
Chief of Staff
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| Amy Aquino | ... | ||
| David Dorfman | ... | ||
| Eddie Jones | ... |
Moonglow Bartender
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Lily Knight | ... |
Woman Physiotherapist
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| Clyde Kusatsu | ... |
Visiting Japanese Doctor
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"While hospitalized with an extreme case of psoriasis, novelist Dan Dark reworks his first book in his head. Feverish, paranoid and prone to musical outbreaks, he confuses himself with his protagonist, a detective investigating the murder of a prostitute in 1950s Los Angeles." Written by Mag-Helder Thélot
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When it comes to murder, seduction and betrayal he wrote the book. Now he's living it!Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated R for strong sexual content, language and some violence | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
14 November 2003 (UK) See more »Also Known As:
El detective cantante See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$28,324 (USA) (24 October 2003)Gross:
$336,456 (USA) (30 January 2004)Company Credits
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Dolby DigitalColor:
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1.85 : 1
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Dr. Gibbon: Why don't you let them?
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Written by Conway Twitty and Jack Nance
Published by Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI)
Performed by Conway Twitty
Courtesy of Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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Trivia
While Dan Dark is in Binney's office, he picks up a statue of a Maltese Falcon. See more »Goofs
The position of Dark's gun hand when he chases the goons into the street after they try to kill him in the nightclub. See more »Quotes
Dan Dark: There are things in that book, doc, that are reaching out to grab me by the throat.Dr. Gibbon: Why don't you let them?
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Crazy Credits
During the end credits we see Robert Downey Jr. perform the song "In My Dreams" See more »Soundtracks
"It's Only Make Believe"Written by Conway Twitty and Jack Nance
Published by Sony / ATV Songs LLC (BMI)
Performed by Conway Twitty
Courtesy of Universal Records
Under license from Universal Music Enterprises
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I enjoyed nearly every moment in The Singing Detective. I immensely enjoyed the developed chacters and the creativity that was put into this great film. The Singing Detective is a dark comedy and chacter study, and throw in a couple musicals. The Singing Detective might not be for everyone, it is a strange and has an odd sense of humor.Although for me i thought the comedy was clever and the story and dialog were creative in every way. in conclusion, if dark comedies and some really good acting (Robert Downey Jr. never lets me down with his amazing performances and this movie, explains why he is so damn good), and pure creativity is your cup of tea then, i strongly suggest The Singing Detective.