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The Singing Detective

Writer Dennis Potter's legendary, award-winning masterpiece is the story of Philip Marlow, a mystery writer striken with a crippling skin disorder whose hallucinations interweave memories of his past with the murder mystery in his book, "The Singing Detective", the story of a suave sleuth who croons with a big band when he's not cracking cases. Hailed by critics and audiences as one of the greatest television productions of all time, "The Singing Detective" is a gripping murder mystery, a lavish musical, a warped romance, an intense psychological thriller and much, much more! Don't miss it! With Michael Gambon, Janet Suzman and Joanne Whalley.

Year: 1986
Genre: TV Drama, Best of the 1980s, Television Shows, Time Mag's 100 Best, Dennis Potter, Contemporary Noir
Country: UK
Director: Jon Amiel
Starring: Michael Gambon, Janet Suzman, Joanne Whalley, Patrick Malahide
Duration: 457 Minutes
Rating: M
8.7/10
Location in store: Drama (TV)

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