The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It

6.256 min
ThrillerComedyCrimeMystery

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.

Movie Info

Release Date: 9/18/1977

Runtime: 56 min

Writers: John Cleese, Arthur Conan Doyle

Top Cast

John Cleese

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Dr. John H. Watson

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

President

Ron Moody

Ron Moody

Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )

Connie Booth

Connie Booth

Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty

Christopher Malcolm

Christopher Malcolm

The Other CIA Man

Holly Palance

Holly Palance

Air Hostess

Kenneth Benda

Kenneth Benda

M

Burt Kwouk

Burt Kwouk

Chinese General

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

English Delegate

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