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They Might Be Giants

After the death of his wife, wealthy retiree 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.

1971 |1h 38m |  Comedy, Mystery

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Cast

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George C. Scott

Justin Playfair

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Joanne Woodward

Dr. Mildred Watson

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Jack Gilford

Wilbur Peabody

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Lester Rawlins

Blevins Playfair

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Al Lewis

Messenger

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Rue McClanahan

Daisy Playfair

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James Tolkan

Mr. Brown

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Kitty Winn

Grace

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F. Murray Abraham

Clyde (the usher)

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Paul Benedict

Chestnut Man

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M. Emmet Walsh

1st Sanitation Man

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Ron Weyand

Dr. Strauss

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Oliver Clark

Mr. Small

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Jenny Egan

Miss Finch

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Michael McGuire

Telephone Guard

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Eugene Roche

Policeman

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Ted Beniades

Taxi Driver

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Sudie Bond

Maud

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Ralph Clanton

Supermarket Manager

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Louis Zorich

2nd Sanitation Man

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Frances Fuller

Mrs. Bagg

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John McCurry

Lieutenant

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Candice Azzara

Teenage Girl (uncredited)

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Matthew Cowles

Teenage Boy (uncredited)

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Jacques Sandulescu

Mr. Brown's Driver (uncredited)

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Status

Released

Language

English

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