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

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Cast

Justin Playfair

George C. Scott

Dr. Mildred Watson

Joanne Woodward

Wilbur Peabody

Jack Gilford

Blevins Playfair

Lester Rawlins

Messenger

Al Lewis

Daisy Playfair

Rue McClanahan

Peggy

Theresa Merritt

Mr. Brown

James Tolkan

Grace

Kitty Winn

Clyde (the usher)

F. Murray Abraham

Chestnut Man

Paul Benedict

1st Sanitation Man

M. Emmet Walsh

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