Summary
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.
Details
Release Date: June 9, 1971
Runtime: 98 minutes
Genres: Comedy, Mystery
Original Language: EN
Rating: ⭐ 7.0/10 (55 votes)
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Cast

George C. Scott
Justin Playfair

Joanne Woodward
Dr. Mildred Watson

Jack Gilford
Wilbur Peabody

Lester Rawlins
Blevins Playfair

Al Lewis
Messenger

Rue McClanahan
Daisy Playfair

Theresa Merritt
Peggy

James Tolkan
Mr. Brown

Kitty Winn
Grace

F. Murray Abraham
Clyde (the usher)

Paul Benedict
Chestnut Man

M. Emmet Walsh
1st Sanitation Man

Ron Weyand
Dr. Strauss

Jenny Egan
Miss Finch

Jane Hoffman
2nd Telephone Operator

Michael McGuire
Telephone Guard

Eugene Roche
Policeman

Ted Beniades
Taxi Driver

Sudie Bond
Maud

Ralph Clanton
Supermarket Manager

Louis Zorich
2nd Sanitation Man

Frances Fuller
Mrs. Bagg

John McCurry
Lieutenant

Candice Azzara
Teenage Girl (uncredited)

Matthew Cowles
Teenage Boy (uncredited)

Jacques Sandulescu
Mr. Brown's Driver (uncredited)








