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

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1977 | 56 min | Thriller, Comedy, Crime, Mystery

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Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With almost no lasting buzz and soft box office, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime fans, anyone who likes to be kept guessing and anyone who wants a laugh. If you loved The Naked Gun: From the Files of Police Squad! or Wake Up Dead Man: A Knives Out Mystery, start here.
The mood
Provocative satire that goes after everyone, tense.
The pace
Fast-moving, at 56 min.
What might put you off
Made in 1977: an older pace and style.

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.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerBelow par

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far; still draws a steady audience long after release

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    About 3K people sought it out in the past year

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Cast & crew

Directed by Joseph McGrath

  • John CleeseSherlock Holmes
  • Arthur LoweDr. John H. Watson
  • Joss AcklandPresident
  • Ron MoodyDr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
  • Connie BoothMrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
  • Christopher MalcolmThe Other CIA Man
  • Holly PalanceAir Hostess
  • Val PringleBlack CIA Man
  • Dudley JonesHercule Poirot
  • Luie CaballeroColumbo