
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
1977 · Movie · 56m
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.
Ratings
IMDb
6.2/10
Key crew
- John CleeseScreenplay
- Joseph McGrathScreenplay
- Joseph McGrathDirector
- Jack HobbsWriter
- Ivor SlaneyOriginal Music Composer
Cast
- John CleeseSherlock Holmes
- Arthur LoweDr. John H. Watson
- Joss AcklandPresident
- Ron MoodyDr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
- Connie BoothMrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
- Christopher MalcolmThe Other CIA Man
- Holly PalanceAir Hostess
- Val PringleBlack CIA Man
- Dudley JonesHercule Poirot
- Luie CaballeroColumbo
- Kenneth BendaM
- Burt KwoukChinese General
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Themes
assassinationdetectivescotland yardvillainessparodydetective storyspoofglobal threat























