TMDb Rating
6.2/10
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977)
ThrillerComedyCrimeMystery
56 min
Plot Summary
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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Keywords to include
ThrillerComedyCrimeMysteryJoseph McGrathJohn CleeseArthur Lowe1977
Director
Joseph McGrath
Top Cast
John CleeseArthur LoweJoss AcklandRon MoodyConnie Booth
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