The Singing Detective
“When it comes to murder, seduction and betrayal, he wrote the book. Now he's living it.”
Synopsis
Tormented and bedridden by a debilitating disease, a mystery writer relives his detective stories through his imagination and hallucinations.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
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Type: Trailer • Published 2012-05-14
Top Cast
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Robert Downey Jr.
Dan Dark
Robin Wright
Nicola / Nina / Blonde
Mel Gibson
Dr. Gibbon
Jeremy Northam
Mark Binney
Katie Holmes
Nurse Mills
Adrien Brody
First Hood
Jon Polito
Second Hood
Carla Gugino
Betty Dark / Hooker
Saul Rubinek
Skin Specialist
Alfre Woodard
Chief of Staff
Amy Aquino
Nurse Nozhki
David Dorfman
Young Dan Dark
Eddie Jones
Moonglow Bartender
Lily Knight
Woman Physiotherapist
Clyde Kusatsu
Visiting Japanese Doctor
Earl Poitier
Orderly
Don Fischer
Intern
Andy Umberger
Mr. Dark
Release History & Theatrical Window
Toronto International Film Festival
Festival / Special Debut
October 24, 2003
Wide Cinema Exhibition
October 13, 2004
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$436K
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
0.05x
-$7.6M deficit
Theatrical Status
Budget Return
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Keith Gordon
- Screenplay & Story
- Dennis Potter
- Original Title
- The Singing Detective
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 49m
- Production Budget
- $8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $436K
- Production Studios
- Icon Productions, Haft Entertainment, Airborne Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Keith Gordon
Dennis Potter
Tom Richmond
Jeff Wishengrad
Steven Haft, Bruce Davey, Mel Gibson, Jane Potter, Robert Potter
Department Leadership Roster
Keith Gordon
Director
Steven Haft
Producer
Jeff Wishengrad
Editor
Patricia Norris
Production Design
Bruce Davey
Producer
Dennis Potter
Screenplay
Tom Richmond
Director of Photography
Mel Gibson
Producer
Patricia Norris
Costume Design
Jane Potter
Producer
Robert Potter
Producer
Sarah Potter
Producer
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
R: Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Suitable only for 15 years and over.
Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Singing Detective
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
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.
Who directed The Singing Detective?
The Singing Detective was directed by Keith Gordon.
Who stars in The Singing Detective?
The principal cast of The Singing Detective includes Robert Downey Jr., Robin Wright, Mel Gibson, Jeremy Northam, Katie Holmes.
When was The Singing Detective released and how long is it?
The Singing Detective was released in 2003 with a total runtime of 1h 49m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Singing Detective?
The Singing Detective had a reported production budget of $8M and grossed $436K at the worldwide box office (0.05 return on budget, classified as a underperformed).
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Singing Detective?
The Singing Detective holds official age classifications: AU: MA 15+; DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); GB: 15 (Suitable only for 15 years and over.); US: R (Restricted — Under 17 requires accompanying parent or adult guardian.).