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

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

All the adventure a man can live, he lives. 1977-09-18 United Kingdom 56 Min. PG-13
6.6 14 votes
Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery

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.

Cast

John Cleese is Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Lowe is Dr. John H. Watson
Dr. John H. Watson
Joss Ackland is President
President
Ron Moody is Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Connie Booth is Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
Christopher Malcolm is The Other CIA Man
The Other CIA Man
Holly Palance is Air Hostess
Air Hostess
Val Pringle is Black CIA Man
Black CIA Man
Dudley Jones is Hercule Poirot
Hercule Poirot
Luie Caballero is Columbo
Columbo
Burt Kwouk is Chinese General
Chinese General
Gyearbuor Asante is African Delegate
African Delegate
Denholm Elliott is English Delegate
English Delegate
Nick Tate is 1st Australian
1st Australian
Josephine Tewson is Miss Hoskins
Miss Hoskins
Burt Kwouk is Chinese Delegate
Chinese Delegate
Stratford Johns is Chief Commisioner Blocker
Chief Commisioner Blocker