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The Singing Detective (1986)

7.51h 10mDrama — Mystery

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

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A high-signal pick with 46 votes.

BBC / Australian Broadcasting Corporation

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Director: Rick McCallum

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Michael Gambon as Philip Marlow

Michael Gambon

Philip Marlow

Joanne Whalley as Nurse Mills

Joanne Whalley

Nurse Mills

David Ryall as Mr Hall

David Ryall

Mr Hall

Sharon D. Clarke as Night Nurse

Sharon D. Clarke

Night Nurse

Gerard Horan as Reginald

Gerard Horan

Reginald

Ron Cook as First Mysterious Man

Ron Cook

First Mysterious Man

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George Rossi

Second Mysterious Man

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