The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977)

09/18/1977 (GB) • 56m

Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Overview

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.

Top Billed 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


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Status

Released

Original Language

English

Budget

-

Revenue

-

Keywords

assassination

detective

scotland yard

villainess

parody

detective story

spoof

global threat

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