new york city,loss of loved one,suppressed past,based on play or musical,psychiatrist,mental illness,psychiatry,female psychiatrist,sherlock holmes

They Might Be Giants (1971)

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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.

Cast & Crew

Director
Anthony Harvey
  • Profile picture of George C. Scott
    Justin Playfair George C. Scott
  • Profile picture of Joanne Woodward
    Dr. Mildred Watson Joanne Woodward
  • Profile picture of Jack Gilford
    Wilbur Peabody Jack Gilford
  • Profile picture of Lester Rawlins
    Blevins Playfair Lester Rawlins
  • Profile picture of Al Lewis
    Messenger Al Lewis
  • Profile picture of Rue McClanahan
    Daisy Playfair Rue McClanahan
  • Profile picture of Theresa Merritt
    Peggy Theresa Merritt
  • Profile picture of James Tolkan
    Mr. Brown James Tolkan

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Keywords

  • new york city
  • loss of loved one
  • suppressed past
  • based on play or musical
  • psychiatrist
  • mental illness
  • psychiatry
  • female psychiatrist
  • sherlock holmes