CinemaOSMovie · 1977 · 0h 56m

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

63%(17)IMDbThrillerComedyCrimeMystery

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.

Directed byJoseph McGrath

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Status
Released
Runtime
0h 56m
Language
EN
Released
September 18, 1977
Studios
LWTShearwater Films

Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
John Cleese

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Dr. John H. Watson

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

President

Ron Moody

Ron Moody

Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )

Connie Booth

Connie Booth

Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty

Christopher Malcolm

Christopher Malcolm

The Other CIA Man

Holly Palance

Holly Palance

Air Hostess

Val Pringle

Black CIA Man

Dudley Jones

Hercule Poirot

Luie Caballero

Columbo

Creative team
Directed by
Joseph McGrath
Joseph McGrath
Written by
John Cleese
John Cleese
Joseph McGrath
Joseph McGrath
Produced by
Humphrey Barclay

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