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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It

6.3/10(16)
1977
56 min
ThrillerComedyCrimeMystery

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.

Production

LWT · Shearwater Films

Cast & Characters

John Cleese as Sherlock Holmes

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Lowe as Dr. John H. Watson

Arthur Lowe

Dr. John H. Watson

Joss Ackland as President

Joss Ackland

President

Ron Moody as Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )

Ron Moody

Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )

Connie Booth as Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty

Connie Booth

Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty

Christopher Malcolm as The Other CIA Man

Christopher Malcolm

The Other CIA Man

Holly Palance as Air Hostess

Holly Palance

Air Hostess

Val Pringle

Black CIA Man

Dudley Jones

Hercule Poirot

Luie Caballero

Columbo

Kenneth Benda as M

Kenneth Benda

M

Burt Kwouk as Chinese General

Burt Kwouk

Chinese General

Directors & Crew

H

Humphrey Barclay

Producer

J

John Cleese

Screenplay

J

Joseph McGrath

Screenplay

J

Joseph McGrath

Director

J

Jack Hobbs

Writer

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