The Singing Detective (1986)

11/16/1986 (EN) • 1h 10m

Drama

Overview

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

Top Billed Cast

Michael Gambon

Philip Marlow

6 Episodes

Jim Carter

Mr. Marlow

6 Episodes

Patrick Malahide

Mark Binney

6 Episodes

Alison Steadman

Mrs. Marlow

6 Episodes

Janet Suzman

Nicola

6 Episodes

Joanne Whalley

Nurse Mills

6 Episodes

Imelda Staunton

Staff Nurse White

6 Episodes

David Ryall

Mr. Hall

6 Episodes

Ron Cook

First Mysterious Man

6 Episodes


Last Season

Season 1

1986 | 6 Episodes

Season 1 of The Singing Detective premiered on November 16, 1986.

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Status

Ended

Network

network

Type

Miniseries

Original Language

English

Keywords

detective

hallucination

surreal

musical

film noir

miniseries

hospital

psychiatrist

mystery writer

1940s

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