The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
6.3
17 votes
September 18, 1977
56m
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.
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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 HostessV
Val Pringle
Black CIA ManD
Dudley Jones
Hercule PoirotL
Luie Caballero
Columbo
Kenneth Benda
M
Burt Kwouk
Chinese GeneralG
Gyearbuor Asante
African Delegate
Denholm Elliott
English Delegate
Nick Tate
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