They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

1971
1h 38m
7.0

7.0/10

57 votes • View on IMDb
Comedy Mystery

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

Overview

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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Language: EN

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Production Information

Production Companies
Universal Pictures Newman-Foreman Company
Production Countries
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English

Keywords

new york city loss of loved one suppressed past based on play or musical psychiatrist mental illness psychiatry female psychiatrist sherlock holmes

Quick Facts

Release Date June 9, 1971
Status Released
Language EN
IMDb ID tt0067848

Cast

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

Key Crew

Anthony Harvey
Director
James Goldman
Screenplay
John Foreman
Producer
Paul Newman
Producer
Jennings Lang
Producer