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They Might Be Giants

Dir. Anthony Harvey·1971·1h 38m

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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They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants (1971)

Anthony Harvey

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1h 38m
Cross-source blend ~70/100

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7.0/10

58 votes

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70/100 blend

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Moderate-to-positive blended read — weighted ~70/100 across 1 rating source. The listed meters mostly agree.

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

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