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They Might Be Giants
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They Might Be Giants

Jun 9, 1971
1h 38m
★ 7.0

When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!

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.

Genres

Comedy
Mystery

Production Companies

Universal Pictures
Newman-Foreman Company

Cast

George C. Scott

Justin Playfair

George C. Scott

Joanne Woodward

Dr. Mildred Watson

Joanne Woodward

Jack Gilford

Wilbur Peabody

Jack Gilford

Lester Rawlins

Blevins Playfair

Lester Rawlins

Al Lewis

Messenger

Al Lewis

Rue McClanahan

Daisy Playfair

Rue McClanahan

Theresa Merritt

Peggy

Theresa Merritt

James Tolkan

Mr. Brown

James Tolkan

Kitty Winn

Grace

Kitty Winn

F. Murray Abraham

Clyde (the usher)

F. Murray Abraham

Paul Benedict

Chestnut Man

Paul Benedict

M. Emmet Walsh

1st Sanitation Man

M. Emmet Walsh

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