Movie·1977·0h 56m
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
Country
United Kingdom
Language
English
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The Story
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.
Written By
John Cleese, Jack Hobbs
Producer
Humphrey Barclay
Cinematography
Kenneth Higgins
Music
Ivor Slaney
Editor
Rusty Coppleman
Themes
Production House
Audience Score
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Region: ATRent
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// cast
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
Luie Caballero
Columbo
Kenneth Benda
M
Burt Kwouk
Chinese General
Gyearbuor Asante
African Delegate
Denholm Elliott
English Delegate
Nick Tate
1st Australian
Josephine Tewson
Miss Hoskins
Burt Kwouk
Chinese Delegate
Stratford Johns
Chief Commisioner Blocker
// crew
Crew
Kenneth Higgins
Director of Photography
Joseph McGrath
Screenplay, Director
Rusty Coppleman
Editor
John Cleese
Screenplay
Humphrey Barclay
Producer
Jack Hobbs
Writer
Ivor Slaney
Original Music Composer
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