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

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

The Strange Case of the End of Ci... Released 18 Sep 1977
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  • Writers:John Cleese (writer) & Jack Hobbs (writer)
  • Runtime:56 min
  • Language:English
  • Genre:Comedy   Crime   Mystery
  • Country:UK
  • Company:London Weekend Television (LWT)

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Movie Plot

The grandchild of Professor James Moriarty had promised the world that it has only five days left to live. Moriarty is a master of disguise, a crack shot, and is very patient. Several government figures are shot to death, and it seems that it truly is the end of civilization as we know it- until the President learns that the grandson of Sherlock Holmes is living at 221B Baker Street, and send the Police Commisioner of Scotland Yard to employ him. Unfortunately, Arthur Sherlock Holmes is a quick-tempered, ranting, violent bungler, and his assistant, Dr. William Watson (grandson of Dr. John H. Watson) is one of the most moronic creatures ever to walk the earth, although he is invaluable because he has "bionic bits". Holmes has inherited a drug habit from his grandfather, one which his housekeeper, Mrs. Hudson, is less than discreet about, and the sleek Moriarty is also one step ahead of him, eventually murdering the police commisioner. Finally, Holmes decides to hold a party, inviting the world's most distinguished detectives, hoping to flush Moriarty out of hiding. However, it does not go as planned.

Cast

  • Christopher MalcolmThe Other CIA Man (as Chris Malcolm)
  • John CleeseArthur Sherlock Holmes
  • Denholm ElliottEnglish Delegate
  • Joss AcklandPresident
  • Burt KwoukChinese Delegate

Quotes

[Watson is reading clues from a crossword puzzle to Holmes]


Dr. William Watson, M.D.:
1 Across. A simple source of citrus fruit, 1, 5, 4.


Arthur Sherlock Holmes:
A lemon tree, my dear Watson.

[Elsewhere in the hotel, Moriarty shoots Sam Spade]


Dr. William Watson, M.D.:
2 Down. Conservative pays ex-wife maintenance. 7, 5.


Arthur Sherlock Holmes:
Alimony...alimony Tory, my dear Watson.


Arthur Sherlock Holmes:
Never cease to astound me.

[Moriarty takes a sword to Hercule Poirot]


Dr. William Watson, M.D.:
2 Down. Southern California style. 1, 2, 8.


Arthur Sherlock Holmes:
A la Monterrey, my dear Watson.


Dr. William Watson, M.D.:
Really good, holmes.

[Moriarty shoots M]


Dr. William Watson, M.D.:
4 Down. Burglar's entrance


Arthur Sherlock Holmes:
Alarm entry, my dear Watson


Dr. William Watson, M.D.:
That's rather poor, isn't it, Holmes? Right. One to go. A cowardly fish with a sting in its tail.


Arthur Sherlock Holmes:
Yellow manta ray, my dear Watson


Dr. William Watson, M.D.:
Brilliant, Holmes

[Moriarty does in McCloud with an arrow]

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