Movie Description
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
(1977)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.
Featured Crew
- Director : Joseph McGrath
- Producer : Humphrey Barclay
- Writer : Jack Hobbs
- Editor : Rusty Coppleman
- Cast : John Cleese,Arthur Lowe,Joss Ackland,Ron Moody,Connie Booth,Christopher Malcolm,Holly Palance,Val Pringle,Dudley Jones,Luie Caballero,Kenneth Benda,Burt Kwouk,Gyearbuor Asante,Denholm Elliott,Nick Tate,Josephine Tewson,Burt Kwouk,Stratford Johns,Bill Mitchell
Cast
Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John H. Watson
President
Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
The Other CIA Man
Air Hostess
Black CIA Man
Hercule Poirot
Columbo
Chinese General
African Delegate
English Delegate
1st Australian
Miss Hoskins
Chinese Delegate
Chief Commisioner Blocker
Klein
Posters
Recommendations
The Verdict
6.5
Sherlock Holmes
7.221
Foul Play
6.3
The Cheap Detective
6.353
Ca$h
5.85
Zero Effect
6.255
The Mirror Crack'd
6.079
Mindcage
5.921
The International
6.268
The Long Kiss Goodnight
6.588
Clue
7.209
The Thursday Murder Club
6.585
Shaft
6.525
Crooked House
6.378
Facts
Original TitleThe Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
Status Released
Release Information
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1977-09-18
Original LanguageEnglish
Runtime 00h 56m
Production CompaniesLWT,Shearwater Films
Genres
- Thriller
- Comedy
- Crime
- Mystery
