Film · Crime, Mystery, Comedy, Thriller
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
- Writers
- Joseph McGrath, John Cleese, Jack Hobbs
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Language
- English
- Release date
- September 18, 1977
Cast
John CleeseSherlock Holmes
Arthur LoweDr. John H. Watson
Joss AcklandPresident
Ron MoodyDr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Connie BoothMrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
Christopher MalcolmThe Other CIA Man
Holly PalanceAir Hostess- Val PringleBlack CIA Man
- Dudley JonesHercule Poirot
- Luie CaballeroColumbo
Kenneth BendaM
Burt KwoukChinese General- Gyearbuor AsanteAfrican Delegate
Denholm ElliottEnglish Delegate
Nick Tate1st Australian
Josephine TewsonMiss Hoskins- Burt KwoukChinese Delegate
Stratford JohnsChief Commisioner Blocker
Bill MitchellKlein
Charlotte AlexandraMiss Moneypacket
