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They Might Be Giants(1971)
Status: Released
Date: 1971-06-09
70%
53 Votes
Time: 1h 38m
When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United States of America
ProductionCompanies: 
Newman-Foreman Company
Movie: They Might Be Giants
Top 10 Billed 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)
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They Might Be Giants (1971) ORIGINAL TRAILER
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