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

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

Crime Comedy Thriller Mystery
Release Date: 1977, September 18
Directors: Joseph McGrath
Countries: United Kingdom
Production: LWT, LWT, Shearwater Films, Shearwater Films
Cast: John Cleese, Denholm Elliott, Christopher Malcolm, Nick Tate, Burt Kwouk, Bill Mitchell, Connie Booth, Joss Ackland, Holly Palance, Ron Moody, Gyearbuor Asante, Stratford Johns

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.

Keywords:

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