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They Might Be Giants

When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!

1971 · G · 1h 38m

Directed by Anthony Harvey

6.9

TMDB audience score
61 votes, out of 10

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Synopsis

After the death of his wife, retired judge 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.

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Cast

  • George C. Scott
    Justin Playfair

  • Joanne Woodward
    Dr. Mildred Watson

  • Jack Gilford
    Wilbur Peabody

  • Lester Rawlins
    Blevins Playfair

  • Al Lewis
    Messenger

  • Rue McClanahan
    Daisy Playfair

  • Theresa Merritt
    Peggy

  • James Tolkan
    Mr. Brown

  • Kitty Winn
    Grace

  • F. Murray Abraham
    Clyde (the usher)

  • Paul Benedict
    Chestnut Man

  • M. Emmet Walsh
    1st Sanitation Man

  • Ron Weyand
    Dr. Strauss

  • Oliver Clark
    Mr. Small

  • Jenny Egan
    Miss Finch

  • Jane Hoffman
    2nd Telephone Operator

  • Michael McGuire
    Telephone Guard

  • Eugene Roche
    Policeman