Movie·1971·1h 38m
They Might Be Giants
When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!
Directed By
Anthony Harvey
Country
United States of America
Language
English
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The Story
After the death of his wife, retired judge 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.
Written By
James Goldman
Producer
John Foreman, Jennings Lang
Cinematography
Victor J. Kemper
Music
John Barry
Editor
Gerald B. Greenberg
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
58 votes
Where to watch
Region: US
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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
Theresa Merritt
Peggy
James Tolkan
Mr. Brown
Kitty Winn
Grace
F. Murray Abraham
Clyde (the usher)
Paul Benedict
Chestnut Man
M. Emmet Walsh
1st Sanitation Man
Ron Weyand
Dr. Strauss
Oliver Clark
Mr. Small
Jenny Egan
Miss Finch
Jane Hoffman
2nd Telephone Operator
Michael McGuire
Telephone Guard
Eugene Roche
Policeman
// crew
Crew
Anthony Harvey
Director
James Goldman
Screenplay
John Foreman
Producer
Jennings Lang
Producer
Paul Newman
Producer
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
John Barry
Original Music Composer
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