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

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