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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It

Sep 18, 1977 · 56m
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Thriller
Comedy
Crime
Mystery

PLOT

John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of international power politics and intrigue. Unlike his illustrious grandfather however, he only succeeds in bungling every job he organizes. Also stars Arthur Lowe as the "bionic" grandson of Dr. Watson, Stratford Johns as the Commissioner of Police, and Connie Booth as Mrs. Hudson.

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CAST

John Cleese
Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Lowe
Dr. John H. Watson
Joss Ackland
President
Ron Moody
Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Connie Booth
Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
Christopher Malcolm
The Other CIA Man
Holly Palance
Air Hostess
Val Pringle
Black CIA Man
Directed by Joseph McGrath

DETAILS

Status
Released
Original language
EN
Budget
—
Revenue
—
Production
LWT, Shearwater Films
Country
GB

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