They Might Be Giants(1971)
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They Might Be Giants Synopsis
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.
They Might Be Giants (1971) is a comedy and mystery film directed by Anthony Harvey, released on June 9, 1971 with a runtime of 1h 38m. It stars George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford and Lester Rawlins. Viewers rate it 6.9 out of 10 across 60 ratings.
- Director:
- Anthony Harvey
- Writers:
- James Goldman, Arthur Conan Doyle, James Goldman
- Producers:
- John Foreman, Jennings Lang, Paul Newman
- Cinematographer:
- Victor J. Kemper
- Composer:
- John Barry
- Production:
- Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
- Status:
- Released
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They Might Be Giants Cast & Crew
Main 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
Key crew
Directed by Anthony Harvey, written by James Goldman, Arthur Conan Doyle and James Goldman, produced by John Foreman, Jennings Lang and Paul Newman.
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They Might Be Giants Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.9/10 from 60 ratings.
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They Might Be Giants – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch They Might Be Giants online?
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They Might Be Giants (1971) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store, Google Play Movies, YouTube and Fandango At Home. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in They Might Be Giants?
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The main cast of They Might Be Giants (1971) includes George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins and Al Lewis. The film was directed by Anthony Harvey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was They Might Be Giants released?
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They Might Be Giants was released on June 9, 1971 and runs for 1h 38m.
Is They Might Be Giants worth watching?
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They Might Be Giants (1971) holds an average rating of 6.9 out of 10 from 60 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for They Might Be Giants?
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