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They Might Be Giants

1971-1h 38min
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7.0 / 10 53

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.

Directed by Anthony Harvey

Writers James Goldman Arthur Conan Doyle

Stars George C. Scott Joanne Woodward Jack Gilford

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They Might Be Giants (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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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Theresa Merritt

Peggy
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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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