The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It

• 6.6 Thriller
• 1977-09-18
• 56 minutes mins

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.

Starring:

John Cleese (Sherlock Holmes) Arthur Lowe (Dr. John H. Watson) Joss Ackland (President) Ron Moody (Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )) Connie Booth (Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty) Christopher Malcolm (The Other CIA Man) Holly Palance (Air Hostess) Val Pringle (Black CIA Man) Dudley Jones (Hercule Poirot) Luie Caballero (Columbo)

Director:

Joseph McGrath

Writer:

John Cleese Joseph McGrath Jack Hobbs