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

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977)

0h 56m | PG-13

⭐ 6.6 / 10

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.

Director: Joseph McGrath

Studio: LWT

Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery

Video: 720p

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Cast

John Cleese

John Cleese

as Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

as Dr. John H. Watson

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

as President

Ron Moody

Ron Moody

as Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )

Connie Booth

Connie Booth

as Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty

Christopher Malcolm

Christopher Malcolm

as The Other CIA Man