View The Singing Detective Movie Background. This is one of those deliciously deceptive films that promises a kiss on the cheek but delivers a suckerpunch to the gums. But never fear, the 2003 movie the singing detective has more than enough going for it to keep your attention for 109 minutes, if not days afterwards.
The singing detective tells the story of crime novelist dan dark (robert downey jr.) who, languishing in his hospital bed.
A film noir based on dark's novel, the singing detective, in. And features a supporting cast that includes katie holmes, adrien brody. This is one of those deliciously deceptive films that promises a kiss on the cheek but delivers a suckerpunch to the gums. Robert downey jr., robin wright, mel gibson and others.