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

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Audience Score
66
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
NR 56 minSep 18th, 1977Comedy, Thriller, Crime, Mystery
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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.
StarringJohn CleeseArthur LoweJoss Ackland
DirectorJoseph McGrath
WriterJack Hobbs

Movie Details

Theatrical Release:September 18th, 1977
Original Language:English
Production Companies:LWT, Shearwater Films
Movie Tags:
detectiveparodyspoofassassinationscotland yardvillainessdetective storyglobal threat