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Mindhorn

  • 2016
  • TV-MA
  • 1h 29m
IMDb RATING
6.3/10
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Julian Barratt in Mindhorn (2016)
Washed-up Richard Thorncroft peaked with hit 1980s detective show Mindhorn, playing the titular Isle of Man sleuth with a robotic eye that allowed him to literally 'see the truth.' Decades later, when a deranged Manx criminal demands Mindhorn as his nemesis, Thorncroft returns to the scene of his greatest triumphs for one last chance to reignite his glory days, professional credibility and even romance with former co-star/paramour Patricia Deville.
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A has-been actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective series "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detectiv... Read allA has-been actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective series "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be a real person.A has-been actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective series "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be a real person.

  • Director
    • Sean Foley
  • Writers
    • Julian Barratt
    • Simon Farnaby
  • Stars
    • Julian Barratt
    • Simon Farnaby
    • Essie Davis
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.3/10
    13K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Sean Foley
    • Writers
      • Julian Barratt
      • Simon Farnaby
    • Stars
      • Julian Barratt
      • Simon Farnaby
      • Essie Davis
    • 74User reviews
    • 64Critic reviews
    • 70Metascore
  • See more at IMDbPro
    • Awards
      • 1 win & 2 nominations

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    Julian Barratt
    Julian Barratt
    • Richard Thorncroft
    Simon Farnaby
    Simon Farnaby
    • Clive Parnevik
    Essie Davis
    Essie Davis
    • Patricia Deville
    Steve Coogan
    Steve Coogan
    • Peter Easterman
    Richard McCabe
    Richard McCabe
    • Jeffrey Moncrieff
    Andrea Riseborough
    Andrea Riseborough
    • DS Elena Baines
    Russell Tovey
    Russell Tovey
    • Paul Melly
    Robin Morrissey
    Robin Morrissey
    • PC Green
    David Schofield
    David Schofield
    • Chief Inspector Derek Newsome
    Alannah Olivia
    • Casting Receptionist
    Christopher Jenner Cole
    Christopher Jenner Cole
    • Richard Crowthorne
    Sean Foley
    • Kenneth Branagh's Producer
    Jessye Romeo
    Jessye Romeo
    • Agent's Secretary
    Harriet Walter
    Harriet Walter
    • Richard's Agent
    Simon Callow
    Simon Callow
    • Simon Callow
    Nicholas Farrell
    Nicholas Farrell
    • Mayor
    Jessica Barden
    Jessica Barden
    • Jasmine
    Tony Way
    Tony Way
    • Dad with Newspaper
    • Director
      • Sean Foley
    • Writers
      • Julian Barratt
      • Simon Farnaby
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    • Trivia
      "Bruno Mindhorn" was the name of a character who appeared briefly in an episode ("Jungle") of the radio series of The Mighty Boosh, written by and starring Julian Barratt and Noel Fielding.
    • Goofs
      At about 1:12, when Richard and Patricia release the handbrake and hit Clive, you can see and hear the windshield break on Patricia's side in the view from above. No other scene shows the windshield broken.
    • Quotes

      Richard Thorncroft: The Benedict Cumberbatch Backlash has begun.

    • Crazy credits
      A song by "Richard Thorncroft" plays over the closing credits. After the credits, the music video for the same song plays.
    • Connections
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    User reviews74

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    8/10
    absolutely great
    It is very rare now a days that you get to see a comedy film with out any adult language or those creepy scenes and Mindhorn is really an exception proving once again hat you do need a good story.I personally loved and liked this movie and i recommend it everyone who is interested in a good comedy watchable with friends.
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    • Release date
      • May 5, 2017 (United Kingdom)
    • Country of origin
      • United Kingdom
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • 假探真辦案
    • Filming locations
      • Carmel College, Mongewell Park, Wallingford, Oxford, Oxfordshire, England, UK(Police Station, Civic Centre, Club, Underground Bunker)
    • Production companies
      • BBC Films
      • Baby Cow Productions
      • Isle of Man Film
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    • Gross worldwide
      • $815,829
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    Technical specs

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    • Runtime
      1 hour 29 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Aspect ratio
      • 2.35 : 1

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