They Might Be Giants (1971)

06/09/1971 (US) • 1h 38m

Comedy, Mystery

When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!

Overview

After the death of his wife, wealthy retiree Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.

Top Billed Cast

George C. Scott

Justin Playfair

Joanne Woodward

Dr. Mildred Watson

Jack Gilford

Wilbur Peabody

Lester Rawlins

Blevins Playfair

Al Lewis

Messenger

Rue McClanahan

Daisy Playfair

James Tolkan

Mr. Brown


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

new york city

loss of loved one

suppressed past

based on play or musical

psychiatrist

mental illness

psychiatry

female psychiatrist

sherlock holmes

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