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Feature film — 1971

They Might Be Giants (1971)

6.91h 38mComedy — Mystery

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.

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A high-signal pick with 61 votes.

Universal Pictures / Newman-Foreman Company

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Director: Anthony Harvey

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Cast & crew

George C. Scott as Justin Playfair

George C. Scott

Justin Playfair

Joanne Woodward as Dr. Mildred Watson

Joanne Woodward

Dr. Mildred Watson

Jack Gilford as Wilbur Peabody

Jack Gilford

Wilbur Peabody

Lester Rawlins as Blevins Playfair

Lester Rawlins

Blevins Playfair

Al Lewis as Messenger

Al Lewis

Messenger

Rue McClanahan as Daisy Playfair

Rue McClanahan

Daisy Playfair

Theresa Merritt as Peggy

Theresa Merritt

Peggy

James Tolkan as Mr. Brown

James Tolkan

Mr. Brown

Kitty Winn as Grace

Kitty Winn

Grace

F. Murray Abraham as Clyde (the usher)

F. Murray Abraham

Clyde (the usher)

Paul Benedict as Chestnut Man

Paul Benedict

Chestnut Man

M. Emmet Walsh as 1st Sanitation Man

M. Emmet Walsh

1st Sanitation Man

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