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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
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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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It was released September 18, 1977. We don't have a confirmed streaming, rental or purchase option yet.
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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 CleeseSherlock Holmes
Arthur LoweDr. John H. Watson
Joss AcklandPresident
Ron MoodyDr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Connie BoothMrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
Christopher MalcolmThe Other CIA Man
Holly PalanceAir HostessCredits
- Directed by
- Joseph McGrath
- Written by
- Jack Hobbs, John Cleese, Joseph McGrath, Arthur Conan Doyle
Production details
- Status
- Released
- Original language
- English
Production
LWTUnited Kingdom- Shearwater FilmsUnited Kingdom