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

John Cleese delivers a sharp, humorous portrayal as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this contemporary detective drama steeped in international power politics and intrigue. Unlike his legendary grandfather, he consistently bungles every job he organizes. The cast also features Arthur Lowe as the "bionic" grandson of Dr. Watson, Stratford Johns as the Commissioner of Police, and Connie Booth as Mrs. Hudson.

Director(s)

Joseph McGrath

Cast & Crew

Burt Kwouk

Burt Kwouk

Chinese Delegate / Chinese General

Bill Mitchell

Bill Mitchell

Klein

John Cleese

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes

Christopher Malcolm

Christopher Malcolm

The Other CIA Man

Connie Booth

Connie Booth

Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty

Nick Tate

Nick Tate

1st Australian

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

President

Gyearbuor Asante

Gyearbuor Asante

African Delegate

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

English Delegate

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Chief Commisioner Blocker

Joseph McGrath

Joseph McGrath

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Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Dr. John H. Watson

Ron Moody

Ron Moody

Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )

Val Pringle

Val Pringle

Black CIA Man

Dudley Jones

Dudley Jones

Hercule Poirot

Holly Palance

Holly Palance

Air Hostess

Luie Caballero

Luie Caballero

Columbo

Kenneth Benda

Kenneth Benda

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Josephine Tewson

Josephine Tewson

Miss Hoskins

Details

GenresThriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Runtime56 mins
Released on18 Sep 1977
Languageen
Produced InUnited Kingdom