The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It(1977)
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It Synopsis
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.
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977) is a thriller, comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Joseph McGrath, released on September 18, 1977 with a runtime of 56m. It stars John Cleese, Arthur Lowe, Joss Ackland and Ron Moody. Viewers rate it 6.3 out of 10 across 16 ratings.
- Director:
- Joseph McGrath
- Writers:
- John Cleese, Joseph McGrath, Jack Hobbs
- Producers:
- Humphrey Barclay
- Cinematographer:
- Kenneth Higgins
- Composer:
- Ivor Slaney
- Production:
- LWT, Shearwater Films
- Status:
- Released
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It Cast & Crew
Main cast
John Cleese
as Sherlock Holmes
Arthur Lowe
as Dr. John H. Watson
Joss Ackland
as President
Ron Moody
as Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Connie Booth
as Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
Christopher Malcolm
as The Other CIA Man
Holly Palance
as Air Hostess
- Val Pringle
Val Pringle
as Black CIA Man
- Dudley Jones
Dudley Jones
as Hercule Poirot
- Luie Caballero
Luie Caballero
as Columbo
Kenneth Benda
as M
Burt Kwouk
as Chinese General
Key crew
Directed by Joseph McGrath, written by John Cleese, Joseph McGrath and Jack Hobbs, produced by Humphrey Barclay.
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.3/10 from 16 ratings.
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It – Frequently Asked Questions
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video, Apple TV Store and Google Play Movies. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It?
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The main cast of The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977) includes John Cleese, Arthur Lowe, Joss Ackland, Ron Moody and Connie Booth. The film was directed by Joseph McGrath. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It released?
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It was released on September 18, 1977 and runs for 56m.
Is The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It worth watching?
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (1977) holds an average rating of 6.3 out of 10 from 16 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy thriller, comedy and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
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