The Singing Detective

The Singing Detective

When it comes to murder, seduction and betrayal, he wrote the book. Now he's living it.

R 2003 · 109 min · ★ 5.1 · Comedy, Music, Mystery, Crime

Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.

Directed by Keith Gordon · Written by Dennis Potter

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