
New York City, 1957. Lionel Essrog, a private detective living with Tourette syndrome, tries to solve the murder of his mentor and best friend, armed only with vague clues and the strength of his obsessive mind.
Lionel Essrog

Frank Minna

Laura Rose

Moses Randolph

Paul Randolph

Tony Vermonte

Gabby Horowitz

Trumpet Man

Julia Minna

Gilbert Coney

Danny Fantl

William Lieberman

Billy Rose

Lou

Giant Man

Mayor

King Rooster Piano Player
King Rooster Bassist
King Rooster Drummer
King Rooster Saxophonist
King Rooster Bartender

Jacob Gleason

Union Boss Speaker

Betty

Formosa Bartender

Formosa Hostess

Inwood Residential Secretary

Hall of Records Clerk

Angry Young Man

Cindy Fleming
Paperboy
Brooklyn Bar Waitress

Doctor

Nurse

Orderly
Reformer #2

Detective

Beatnik
Young Cat #1
Young Cat #2

News Stand Owner (uncredited)
