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They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

★ 6.9/10•1971•1h 38m•G•Comedy•Mystery

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

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.

Anthony Harvey · Director

James Goldman · Screenplay

StatusReleased
Runtime1h 38m
LanguageEN
Release DateJun 9, 1971

Actors

George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Justin Playfair

Joanne Woodward

Joanne Woodward

Dr. Mildred Watson

Jack Gilford

Jack Gilford

Wilbur Peabody

Lester Rawlins

Lester Rawlins

Blevins Playfair

Al Lewis

Al Lewis

Messenger

Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

Daisy Playfair

Theresa Merritt

Theresa Merritt

Peggy

James Tolkan

James Tolkan

Mr. Brown

Kitty Winn

Kitty Winn

Grace

F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Clyde (the usher)

Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict

Chestnut Man

M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

1st Sanitation Man

Ron Weyand

Ron Weyand

Dr. Strauss

Oliver Clark

Mr. Small

Jenny Egan

Jenny Egan

Miss Finch

Jane Hoffman

Jane Hoffman

2nd Telephone Operator

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