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They Might Be Giants
They Might Be Giants
  1. Movies
  2. They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

1971
1h 38m
Comedy
Mystery

Status

Released

Release

1971

Runtime

1h 38m

Where to Watch

Available options inUS

Provider type

Rent

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Storyline

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

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.

Score Distribution

Details

Status
Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Jun 9, 1971
Languages
English
Director
Anthony Harvey
Anthony Harvey
Production
Universal Pictures
Universal Pictures
Newman-Foreman Company
Newman-Foreman Company
Production Countries
United States of America

Top Cast

31 Cast Members

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

Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

Telephone Guard

Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Policeman

Ted Beniades

Ted Beniades

Taxi Driver

Staats Cotsworth

Winthrop

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