The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It 47 years old

John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of international power politics and intrigue. Unlike his illustrious grandfather however, he only succeeds in bungling every job he organizes. Also stars Arthur Lowe as the "bionic" grandson of Dr. Watson, Stratford Johns as the Commissioner of Police, and Connie Booth as Mrs. Hudson.

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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It Cast

Name Character
John Cleese He was 37, now 85 years old as Sherlock Holmes
Denholm Elliott He was 55, 70 years old when he died as English Delegate
Nick Tate He was 35, now 82 years old as 1st Australian
Joss Ackland He was 49, now 96 years old as President
Connie Booth She was 33, now 80 years old as Mrs. Hudson / Francine Moriarty
Christopher Malcolm He was 31, 67 years old when he died as The Other CIA Man
Holly Palance She was 27, now 74 years old as Air Hostess
Kenneth Benda He was 75, 76 years old when he died as M
Arthur Lowe He was 61, 66 years old when he died as Dr. John H. Watson
Stratford Johns He was 51, 76 years old when he died as Chief Commisioner Blocker
Burt Kwouk He was 47, 85 years old when he died as Chinese Delegate
Burt Kwouk He was 47, 85 years old when he died as Chinese General
Luie Caballero as Columbo
Gyearbuor Asante He was 35, 58 years old when he died as African Delegate
Ron Moody He was 53, 91 years old when he died as Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )
Bill Mitchell He was 25, now 72 years old as Klein
Val Pringle as Black CIA Man
Dudley Jones as Hercule Poirot

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It Crew

Name Department
Hazel Pethig as Costume Design. Costume & Make-Up
Kenneth Higgins as Director of Photography. He was 57 (88) years old when He died Camera
Humphrey Barclay as Producer. He was 36 (now 83) years old Production
Ivor Slaney as Music. He was 56 (66) years old when He died Sound
Rusty Coppleman as Editor. Editing
John Cleese as Screenplay. He was 37 (now 85) years old Writing
Arthur Conan Doyle as Adaptation. He was 118 (71) years old when He died Writing
Joseph McGrath as Director. He was 47 (now 94) years old Directing
Joseph McGrath as Screenplay. He was 47 (now 94) years old Writing
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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It (47 years)

  • Release day: Sunday, September 18, 1977
  • Runtime: 56 minutes