Mindhorn (2016)
A washed up actor best known for playing the title character in the 1980s detective show "Mindhorn" must work with the police when a serial killer says that he will only speak with Detective Mindhorn, whom he believes to be real.
Top billed cast
Julian BarrattRichard Thorncroft
Simon FarnabyClive Parnevik
Essie DavisPatricia Deville
Steve CooganPeter Easterman
Richard McCabeJeffrey Moncrief
Andrea RiseboroughDC Elena Baines
Russell ToveyPaul Melly
Robin MorrisseyPC Green
David SchofieldChief Inspector Derek Newsome
Alannah OliviaCasting Receptionist
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