They Might Be Giants

"When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!"

1971 1h 38m EN

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6.9

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★6.9TMDB · 60

ComedyMystery

Synopsis

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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.

“When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!”

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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

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Anthony Harvey
Writers: James Goldman
Languages: English
Countries: United States of America

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ERA

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55 years old — a genuine piece of film history.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Anthony Harvey, shot by Victor J. Kemper. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by John Barry. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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ERA

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Editor Gerald B. Greenberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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5 / 8

CAST

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George C. Scott and Joanne Woodward and Jack Gilford carry the top of the cast.

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FACT

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Marketing tagline: "When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!".

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7 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0067848 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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8 / 8

WILD

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Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Anthony Harvey directs. Victor J. Kemper behind the camera. John Barry scores. Gerald B. Greenberg cuts. Runs lean at under 100 minutes. Produced in United States of America. Dialogue in English.

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155 years old — a genuine piece of film history.
2Directed by Anthony Harvey, shot by Victor J. Kemper. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
3Original score by John Barry. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
4Editor Gerald B. Greenberg shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
5George C. Scott and Joanne Woodward and Jack Gilford carry the top of the cast.
6Marketing tagline: "When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!".
7IMDB entry: tt0067848 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 60 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.
9Classified under 9 themes, including "new york city", "loss of loved one", "suppressed past", "based on play or musical".