The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
15 reviews
Thriller/Comedy
0h 56m
1977
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...
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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.
- DirectorJoseph McGrath
- Release18 September 1977
- Genre
- Duration0h 56m
- Budget?
- Revenue?
- Rate15 reviews
- Productions
LWT, Shearwater Films
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

Kenneth Benda
M

Burt Kwouk
Chinese General

Denholm Elliott
English Delegate

Nick Tate
1st Australian

Josephine Tewson
Miss Hoskins

Burt Kwouk
Chinese Delegate

Stratford Johns
Chief Commisioner Blocker

Bill Mitchell
Klein
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