Pulp Fiction
1994 · Thriller · Crime
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Film / 1977
The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It
Directed by
Joseph McGrath
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.
The story
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.
Cast
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
Kenneth BendaM
Burt KwoukChinese General
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