• StatusReleased
  • Release Date1971-06-09
  • Runtime98 minutes
  • TaglineWhen they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!
  • RevenueNot Available
  • GenreComedy, Mystery
  • Production
    CompaniesUniversal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
  • BudgetNot Available

Movie Overview

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.

Casts

George C. Scott

Joanne Woodward

Jack Gilford

Lester Rawlins

Al Lewis

Rue McClanahan

Theresa Merritt

James Tolkan

Kitty Winn

F. Murray Abraham

Paul Benedict

M. Emmet Walsh

Ron Weyand

Jenny Egan

Jane Hoffman

Michael McGuire

Eugene Roche

Ted Beniades

Sudie Bond

Ralph Clanton

Louis Zorich

Frances Fuller

John McCurry