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)
