The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977)
Thriller
Comedy
Crime
Mystery
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.
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Cast
John Cleese
Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Lowe
Dr. John H. Watson
Joss Ackland
President
Ron Moody
Dr. Henry Gropinger...
Connie Booth
Mrs. Hudson / Franci...
Christopher Malcolm
The Other CIA Man
Holly Palance
Air Hostess
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Val Pringle
Black CIA Man
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Dudley Jones
Hercule Poirot
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Luie Caballero
Columbo
Kenneth Benda
M
Burt Kwouk
Chinese General
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Gyearbuor Asante
African Delegate
Denholm Elliott
English Delegate
Nick Tate
1st Australian