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The Singing Detective (1986)

1986-11-16 · 1h 10m · EN
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Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

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Jon AmielDirectorDennis PotterWriter

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Michael GambonMichael GambonPhilip MarlowJoanne WhalleyJoanne WhalleyNurse MillsDavid RyallDavid RyallMr HallSharon D. ClarkeSharon D. ClarkeNight NurseGerard HoranGerard HoranReginaldRon CookRon CookFirst Mysterious ManGeorge RossiGeorge RossiSecond Mysterious ManPatrick MalahidePatrick MalahideMark Binney / Raymond / Mark FinneyLeslie FrenchLeslie FrenchMr TomkeyLyndon DaviesLyndon Davies10-Year-Old PhilipGeff FrancisGeff FrancisPorterJim CarterJim CarterMr Marlow

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Genre affinityDrama · MysteryNarrative complexityMysteryDialogue densityDramaPacingShortDirector preference140452Actor preference16685 · 57056 · 16861

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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.

How long is The Singing Detective?

The Singing Detective has a runtime of 70 minutes.