The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977)
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
Genre: Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery
Runtime: 56 min
Release Date: September 18, 1977
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
- Val Pringle - Black CIA Man
- Dudley Jones - Hercule Poirot
- Luie Caballero - Columbo
Screenplay
- John Cleese (Screenplay)
- Joseph McGrath (Screenplay)
- Jack Hobbs
- Arthur Conan Doyle (Novel)
Music: Ivor Slaney
Cinematography: Kenneth Higgins
Editing: Rusty Coppleman
Production: LWT, Shearwater Films
Country: United Kingdom
Language: English
Original Language: en
Themes
Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Private Investigator and Dark Cases
Keywords
assassination, detective, scotland yard, villainess, parody, detective story, spoof, global threat
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It about?
- 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.
- Who directed The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It?
- The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It was directed by Joseph McGrath.
- Who stars in The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It?
- The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It stars John Cleese, Arthur Lowe, Joss Ackland, Ron Moody, Connie Booth, Christopher Malcolm.
- How long is The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It?
- The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It has a runtime of 56m (56 minutes).
- What genre is The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It?
- The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It is a Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery film.
- Where was The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It produced?
- The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It was produced in United Kingdom.
- What are the themes of The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It?
- The themes of The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It include: Absurd Fun and Cinema Homage, Spoof and Parody Films, Parody and Spoof, Noir Detective and Rainy Night Case, Private Investigator and Dark Cases.