They Might Be Giants (1971)
When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!
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.
Director: Anthony Harvey
Genre: Comedy, Mystery
Runtime: 98 min
Release Date: June 9, 1971
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)
Screenplay
- James Goldman (Screenplay)
- Arthur Conan Doyle (Characters)
Music: John Barry
Cinematography: Victor J. Kemper
Editing: Gerald B. Greenberg
Production: Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
Country: United States of America
Language: English
Original Language: en
Keywords
new york city, loss of loved one, suppressed past, based on play or musical, psychiatrist, mental illness, psychiatry, female psychiatrist, sherlock holmes
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Frequently Asked Questions
- What is They Might Be Giants about?
- 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.
- Who directed They Might Be Giants?
- They Might Be Giants was directed by Anthony Harvey.
- Who stars in They Might Be Giants?
- They Might Be Giants stars George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins, Al Lewis, Rue McClanahan.
- How long is They Might Be Giants?
- They Might Be Giants has a runtime of 1h 38m (98 minutes).
- What genre is They Might Be Giants?
- They Might Be Giants is a Comedy, Mystery film.
- Where was They Might Be Giants produced?
- They Might Be Giants was produced in United States of America.