Comedy Mystery
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.
Directed by
Anthony Harvey
Paul Newman
F. Murray Abraham
Clyde (the usher)
James Tolkan
Mr. Brown
M. Emmet Walsh
1st Sanitation Man
Matthew Cowles
Teenage Boy (uncredited)
George C. Scott
Justin Playfair
Rue McClanahan
Daisy Playfair
Al Lewis
Messenger
Joanne Woodward
Dr. Mildred Watson
Sudie Bond
Maud
Eugene Roche
Policeman
Candice Azzara
Teenage Girl (uncredited)
John McCurry
Lieutenant
Jack Gilford
Wilbur Peabody
Paul Benedict
Chestnut Man
Kitty Winn
Grace
Michael McGuire
Telephone Guard
Louis Zorich
2nd Sanitation Man
Jacques Sandulescu
Mr. Brown's Driver (uncredited)
Ron Weyand
Dr. Strauss
Theresa Merritt
Peggy
Ted Beniades
Taxi Driver
Jane Hoffman
2nd Telephone Operator
Ralph Clanton
Supermarket Manager
Lester Rawlins
Blevins Playfair
Jenny Egan
Miss Finch
Frances Fuller
Mrs. Bagg
Oliver Clark
Mr. Small
Staats Cotsworth
Winthrop
Tony Capodilupo
Chief (uncredited)
Dorothy Greener
Telephone Operator (uncredited)

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