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

1977

56 minutes

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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.

Top Cast

John Cleese headshot

John Cleese

Sherlock Holmes

Arthur Lowe headshot

Arthur Lowe

Dr. John H. Watson

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Joss Ackland

President

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Ron Moody

Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )

Connie Booth headshot

Connie Booth

Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty

Christopher Malcolm headshot

Christopher Malcolm

The Other CIA Man

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Holly Palance

Air Hostess

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Val Pringle

Black CIA Man

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Dudley Jones

Hercule Poirot

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Luie Caballero

Columbo

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Kenneth Benda

M

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Burt Kwouk

Chinese General

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Gyearbuor Asante

African Delegate

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Denholm Elliott

English Delegate

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Nick Tate

1st Australian

Josephine Tewson headshot

Josephine Tewson

Miss Hoskins

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Burt Kwouk

Chinese Delegate

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Stratford Johns

Chief Commisioner Blocker

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Bill Mitchell

Klein