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The Singing Detective (2003)
5.6
Ratings: 5.6/10 from 4,975 users
Metascore:
45/100
Reviews: 67 user | 63 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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| Robert Downey Jr. | ... | ||
| Robin Wright | ... | ||
| Mel Gibson | ... | ||
| Jeremy Northam | ... | ||
| Katie Holmes | ... | ||
| Adrien Brody | ... |
First Hood
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| Jon Polito | ... |
Second Hood
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| Carla Gugino | ... |
Betty Dark
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Hooker
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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 | ... | ||
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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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Storyline
"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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El detective cantante See more »Filming Locations:
Los Angeles, California, USABox Office
Budget:
$8,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
$28,324 (USA) (26 October 2003) (5 Screens)Gross:
$336,456 (USA) (1 February 2004)Company Credits
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First Hood: No. We're just a coupla hoods.
Second Hood: Shaddap!
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Dreams" See more »
Written by Earle Hagen
Published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. (ASCAP)
Performed by The Viscounts
Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.
Under license from BMG Special Products, Inc. See more »
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Trivia
Keith Gordon and Robert Downey Jr. previously worked together in the 1986 movie Back to School. At the time, Keith Gordon was acting not directing. See more »Goofs
Anachronisms: When the First Hood and Second Hood are driving away in their vintage car in the 1940s, you can clearly see the reflection of a lit, modern, Los Angeles skyscraper in the window of the backseat. See more »Quotes
Second Hood: I'm sick of standing around here like a coupla dummies. Are we feds or aren't we?First Hood: No. We're just a coupla hoods.
Second Hood: Shaddap!
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Crazy Credits
During the end credits we see Robert Downey Jr. perform the song "In MyDreams" See more »
Soundtracks
"Harlem Nocturne"Written by Earle Hagen
Published by Shapiro, Bernstein & Co., Inc. (ASCAP)
Performed by The Viscounts
Courtesy of Arista Records, Inc.
Under license from BMG Special Products, Inc. See more »
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