They Might Be Giants
1971After 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.
Acted in
George C. Scott
as Justin Playfair
Joanne Woodward
as Dr. Mildred Watson
Jack Gilford
as Wilbur Peabody
Lester Rawlins
as Blevins Playfair
Al Lewis
as Messenger
Rue McClanahan
as Daisy Playfair
Theresa Merritt
as Peggy
James Tolkan
as Mr. Brown
Kitty Winn
as Grace
F. Murray Abraham
as Clyde (the usher)
Paul Benedict
as Chestnut Man
M. Emmet Walsh
as 1st Sanitation Man
Ron Weyand
as Dr. Strauss
Oliver Clark
as Mr. Small
Jenny Egan
as Miss Finch
Jane Hoffman
as 2nd Telephone Operator
Michael McGuire
as Telephone Guard
Eugene Roche
as Policeman
Ted Beniades
as Taxi Driver
Staats Cotsworth
as Winthrop
Sudie Bond
as Maud
Ralph Clanton
as Supermarket Manager
Louis Zorich
as 2nd Sanitation Man
Worthington Miner
as Mr. Bagg
Frances Fuller
as Mrs. Bagg
John McCurry
as Lieutenant
Candice Azzara
as Teenage Girl (uncredited)
Tony Capodilupo
as Chief (uncredited)
Matthew Cowles
as Teenage Boy (uncredited)
Dorothy Greener
as Telephone Operator (uncredited)
Jacques Sandulescu
as Mr. Brown's Driver (uncredited)
