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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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Thriller   Comedy   Crime   Mystery
📜 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.
🌏 Languages Available: English
📆 Date Released: 1977-09-18
⌚ Running Time: 56 mins
⭐ Vote Average: 6.6

Beloved Cast

John Cleese original image
Sherlock Holmes
John Cleese
Arthur Lowe original image
Dr. John H. Watson
Arthur Lowe
Joss Ackland original image
President
Joss Ackland
Ron Moody original image
Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Ron Moody
Connie Booth original image
Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
Connie Booth
Christopher Malcolm original image
The Other CIA Man
Christopher Malcolm
Holly Palance original image
Air Hostess
Holly Palance
Val Pringle original image
Black CIA Man
Val Pringle
Dudley Jones original image
Hercule Poirot
Dudley Jones
Luie Caballero original image
Columbo
Luie Caballero
Kenneth Benda original image
M
Kenneth Benda
Burt Kwouk original image
Chinese General
Burt Kwouk
Gyearbuor Asante original image
African Delegate
Gyearbuor Asante
Denholm Elliott original image
English Delegate
Denholm Elliott
Nick Tate original image
1st Australian
Nick Tate
Josephine Tewson original image
Miss Hoskins
Josephine Tewson
Burt Kwouk original image
Chinese Delegate
Burt Kwouk
Stratford Johns original image
Chief Commisioner Blocker
Stratford Johns
Bill Mitchell original image
Klein
Bill Mitchell

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