They Might Be Giants

Anthony Harvey
1971-06-09

When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!
6.9
98 min

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.

Cast

Name Character Team
George C. Scott Justin Playfair Unowned
Joanne Woodward Dr. Mildred Watson Unowned
Jack Gilford Wilbur Peabody Unowned
Lester Rawlins Blevins Playfair Unowned
Al Lewis Messenger Unowned
Rue McClanahan Daisy Playfair Unowned
Theresa Merritt Peggy Unowned
James Tolkan Mr. Brown Unowned
Kitty Winn Grace Unowned
F. Murray Abraham Clyde (the usher) Unowned
Paul Benedict Chestnut Man Unowned
M. Emmet Walsh 1st Sanitation Man Unowned
Ron Weyand Dr. Strauss Unowned
Oliver Clark Mr. Small Unowned
Jenny Egan Miss Finch Unowned
Jane Hoffman 2nd Telephone Operator Unowned
Michael McGuire Telephone Guard Unowned
Eugene Roche Policeman Unowned
Ted Beniades Taxi Driver Unowned
Staats Cotsworth Winthrop Unowned
Sudie Bond Maud Unowned
Ralph Clanton Supermarket Manager Unowned
Louis Zorich 2nd Sanitation Man Unowned
Worthington Miner Mr. Bagg Unowned
Frances Fuller Mrs. Bagg Unowned
John McCurry Lieutenant Unowned
Candice Azzara Teenage Girl (uncredited) Unowned
Tony Capodilupo Chief (uncredited) Unowned
Matthew Cowles Teenage Boy (uncredited) Unowned
Dorothy Greener Telephone Operator (uncredited) Unowned
Jacques Sandulescu Mr. Brown's Driver (uncredited) Unowned