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

6.3/10 56 min Thriller Comedy Crime Mystery

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.

Cast

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Lowe

Dr. John H. Watson

Joss Ackland

President

Ron Moody

Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )

Connie Booth

Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty

Christopher Malcolm

The Other CIA Man

Holly Palance

Air Hostess

Kenneth Benda

M

Burt Kwouk

Chinese General

Denholm Elliott

English Delegate

Nick Tate

1st Australian

Josephine Tewson

Miss Hoskins

Burt Kwouk

Chinese Delegate

Stratford Johns

Chief Commisioner Blocker

Bill Mitchell

Klein

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