The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
197756m6.3
Thriller, Comedy, Crime
- Runtime
- 56m
- Genre
- Thriller
- Origin
- United Kingdom
About
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.
Where to watch
Not available to stream in United States yet. It is in Germany.
Details
- Director
- Joseph McGrath
- Writing
- Joseph McGrath, John Cleese, Jack Hobbs
- Status
- Released
- Released
- Sep 18, 1977
- Studio
- LWT, Shearwater Films
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
Dudley Jones
Hercule Poirot
Luie Caballero
Columbo
Kenneth Benda
M
Burt Kwouk
Chinese General
Gyearbuor Asante
African Delegate
Denholm Elliott
English Delegate
Nick Tate
1st Australian
Josephine Tewson
Miss Hoskins
Burt Kwouk
Chinese Delegate
Stratford Johns
Chief Commisioner Blocker
Bill Mitchell
Klein
Charlotte Alexandra
Miss Moneypacket
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