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The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 62.3 / 100
1977·Comedy / Crime / Mystery·56m

THE STRANGE CASE OF THE END OF CIVILIZATION AS WE KNOW IT

John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of international power politics and intrigue. Unlike his illustrious grandfather however, he only succeeds in bungling every job he organizes. Also stars Arthur Lowe as the "bionic" grandson of Dr. Watson, Stratford Johns as the Commissioner of Police, and Connie Booth as Mrs. Hudson.

Above the Line
Joseph McGrath·DirectorJohn Cleese·ScreenplayJoseph McGrath·ScreenplayKenneth Higgins·Director of PhotographyIvor Slaney·Original Music ComposerRusty Coppleman·Editor
Cast
John Cleese·Sherlock HolmesArthur Lowe·Dr. John H. WatsonJoss Ackland·PresidentRon Moody·Dr. Henry Gropinger ( Kissinger )Connie Booth·Mrs. Hudson / Francine MoriartyChristopher Malcolm·The Other CIA ManHolly Palance·Air HostessVal Pringle·Black CIA ManDudley Jones·Hercule PoirotLuie Caballero·Columbo
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 1
Joseph McGrath·Director
Writing· 4
John Cleese·ScreenplayJoseph McGrath·ScreenplayJack Hobbs·WriterArthur Conan Doyle·Novel
Camera· 1
Kenneth Higgins·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Rusty Coppleman·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Ivor Slaney·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 1
Hazel Pethig·Costume Design
Production· 1
Humphrey Barclay·Producer
By the Numbers
62.3
OF 100
Master Score
6.2
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Humorous, Whimsical
Composition
Centered
Era
1970s
Visual Style
Illustrated

“The image is a light blue poster featuring three caricatured men riding a white tandem bicycle. The man in the middle is tall and thin, wearing a yellow plaid s”

comedy
Key Elements
Tandem BicyclePipeDeerstalker HatBowler HatsSuits
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
None Visible
Design Score
7/10
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