The Singing Detective

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The Singing Detective

1986- 1986

1 Seasons

6 Episodes

7.5(41 votes)

Ended

Drama

Overview

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

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Cast & Crew

7 members

Acting

Michael Gambon

Philip Marlow

Acting

Joanne Whalley

Nurse Mills

Acting

David Ryall

Mr Hall

Acting

Sharon D. Clarke

Night Nurse

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Gerard Horan

Reginald

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Ron Cook

First Mysterious Man

Acting

George Rossi

Second Mysterious Man

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