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The Singing Detective
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UK 1986 6 episodes x 60-80 mins. Musical drama. Back to Joanne's page


Plot
    A bed bound pulp writer fantasizes about his fictional detective character, his own childhood and the people and events in his hospital ward

C a s t

    Michael Gambon as Philip E. Marlow
    Joanne Whalley as Nurse Mills
    Simon Chandler as Dr. Finlay
    Patrick Malahide as Mark Binney/Finney/Raymond
    Imelda Staunton as Staff Nurse White
    Alison Steadman as Mrs. Marlow
    Janet Suzman as Nicola
    David Thewlis as 2nd Soldier

Production Credits

    Producers John Harris & Kenith Trodd
    Director Jon Amiel
    Screenwriter Dennis Potter

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