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

1977 · 0h 56m · Comedy, Crime, Mystery, Thriller · United Kingdom

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.

Directed by
Joseph McGrath
Written by
John Cleese, Joseph McGrath, Jack Hobbs
Based on the novel by
Arthur Conan Doyle
Starring
John Cleese, Arthur Lowe, Joss Ackland, Ron Moody
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