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

  • NR
  • 09/18/1977 (US)
  • Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery
  • 56m

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.

Joseph McGrath

Screenplay, Director

John Cleese

Screenplay

Jack Hobbs

Writer

Arthur Conan Doyle

Novel

Cast

John Cleese's headshot

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Lowe's headshot

Arthur Lowe

Dr. John H. Watson
Joss Ackland's headshot

Joss Ackland

President
Ron Moody's headshot

Ron Moody

Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Connie Booth's headshot

Connie Booth

Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
Christopher Malcolm's headshot

Christopher Malcolm

The Other CIA Man
Holly Palance's headshot

Holly Palance

Air Hostess
Val Pringle's headshot

Val Pringle

Black CIA Man

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