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

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

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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.

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Budget

$--

Revenue

$--

Status

Released

Original Language

English

Runtime

56 mins

Rating

6.6/10

Release Date

18 September 1977

Country

United Kingdom

Cast

John Cleese

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Lowe

Arthur Lowe

Dr. John H. Watson

Joss Ackland

Joss Ackland

President

Ron Moody

Ron Moody

Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )

Connie Booth

Connie Booth

Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty

Christopher Malcolm

Christopher Malcolm

The Other CIA Man

Holly Palance

Holly Palance

Air Hostess

Val Pringle

Val Pringle

Black CIA Man

Dudley Jones

Dudley Jones

Hercule Poirot

Luie Caballero

Luie Caballero

Columbo

Kenneth Benda

Kenneth Benda

M

Burt Kwouk

Burt Kwouk

Chinese General

Gyearbuor Asante

Gyearbuor Asante

African Delegate

Denholm Elliott

Denholm Elliott

English Delegate

Nick Tate

Nick Tate

1st Australian

Josephine Tewson

Josephine Tewson

Miss Hoskins

Burt Kwouk

Burt Kwouk

Chinese Delegate

Stratford Johns

Stratford Johns

Chief Commisioner Blocker

Bill Mitchell

Bill Mitchell

Klein

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