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

62.33 %
based on 15 user ratings
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It on IMDb 6.6/10 558 votes

Released:
1977-09-18

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.

Director:
Joseph McGrath

Runtime:
0h 56min

Genre:
Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery

  • Cast:
  • John Cleese
    as
    Sherlock Holmes
  • Arthur Lowe
    as
    Dr. John H. Watson
  • Joss Ackland
    as
    President
  • Ron Moody
    as
    Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
  • Connie Booth
    as
    Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty