Movie
They Might Be Giants
Overview
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 more than his health, his brother Blevins puts him under the care of psychiatrist Dr. Mildred Watson. As Dr. Watson grows fond of Justin, she begins to play along with his theories, eventually becoming an assistant in his investigations.
Details
- Release date
- 1971-06-09
- Runtime
- 98 min
- Genres
- Comedy, Mystery
- Status
- Released
- Production
- Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
- Country
- United States of America
- Original language
- EN
Cast
- George C. Scott as Justin Playfair
- Joanne Woodward as Dr. Mildred Watson
- Jack Gilford as Wilbur Peabody
- Lester Rawlins as Blevins Playfair
- Al Lewis as Messenger
- Rue McClanahan as Daisy Playfair
- Theresa Merritt as Peggy
- James Tolkan as Mr. Brown
- Kitty Winn as Grace
- F. Murray Abraham as Clyde (the usher)
- Paul Benedict as Chestnut Man
- M. Emmet Walsh as 1st Sanitation Man
Crew
- Anthony Harvey - Director
- James Goldman - Screenplay
- Arthur Conan Doyle - Characters
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