
They Might Be Giants
When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!
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6/9/1971Runtime
98 minsOverview
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.
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A widower who has retreated into a Sherlock Holmes fantasy finds unexpected connection with his skeptical psychiatrist, who discovers that sometimes meeting someone in their delusion is the most healing thing you can do. It's a gently comic love story wrapped in the trappings of mystery and madness.
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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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