Movie · 1971
They Might Be Giants
Released 9 June 1971 More from 1971 → Letterboxd ↗ · TMDB ↗
After the death of his wife, retired judge 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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How old were they?
Jack Gilford
as Wilbur Peabody
Theresa Merritt
as Peggy
Louis Zorich
as 2nd Sanitation Man
Ron Weyand
as Dr. Strauss
Eugene Roche
as Policeman
Rue McClanahan
as Daisy Playfair
Michael McGuire
as Telephone Guard
Paul Benedict
as Chestnut Man
Oliver Clark
as Mr. Small
Kitty Winn
as Grace
Matthew Cowles
as Teenage Boy (uncredited)
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The numbers
36years between the oldest and youngest billed
62Jack Gilford — oldest on the call sheet
26Matthew Cowles — youngest billed
39average age of the credited cast