They Might Be Giants

6.9 1971 98 min
G
Comedy Mystery

After the death of his wife, retired judge Justin Playfair creates a fantasy world for himself in which he is the legendary detective Sherlock Holmes, even dressing like the character. Out of concern for Justin's money…

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Director
Anthony Harvey
Writer
James Goldman
Classification
G

Cast

The cast behind this title

George C. Scott Justin Playfair
Joanne Woodward Dr. Mildred Watson
Jack Gilford Wilbur Peabody
Lester Rawlins Blevins Playfair
Al Lewis Messenger
Rue McClanahan Daisy Playfair
Theresa Merritt Peggy
James Tolkan Mr. Brown
Kitty Winn Grace
F. Murray Abraham Clyde (the usher)
Paul Benedict Chestnut Man
M. Emmet Walsh 1st Sanitation Man
Ron Weyand Dr. Strauss
Oliver Clark Mr. Small
Jenny Egan Miss Finch
Jane Hoffman 2nd Telephone Operator
Michael McGuire Telephone Guard
Eugene Roche Policeman

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