CinemaOSMovie · 1971 · 1h 38m · G

They Might Be Giants

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

69%(61)IMDbComedyMystery

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.

Directed byAnthony Harvey

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Status
Released
Runtime
1h 38m
Language
EN
Released
June 9, 1971
Studios
Universal PicturesNewman-Foreman Company

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They Might Be Giants (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER

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Featuring

Cast & crew

10 credited
Starring
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)

Creative team
Directed by
Anthony Harvey
Anthony Harvey
Written by
James Goldman
Produced by
John Foreman
Paul Newman
Paul Newman

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