Poster for the movie They Might Be Giants

They Might Be Giants

1971 • 98 minutes
ComedyMystery

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.

Picture of George C. Scott

George C. Scott

Justin Playfair

Picture of Joanne Woodward

Joanne Woodward

Dr. Mildred Watson

Picture of Jack Gilford

Jack Gilford

Wilbur Peabody

Picture of Lester Rawlins

Lester Rawlins

Blevins Playfair

Picture of Al Lewis

Al Lewis

Messenger

Picture of Rue McClanahan

Rue McClanahan

Daisy Playfair

Picture of Theresa Merritt

Theresa Merritt

Peggy

Picture of James Tolkan

James Tolkan

Mr. Brown

Picture of Kitty Winn

Kitty Winn

Grace

Picture of F. Murray Abraham

F. Murray Abraham

Clyde (the usher)

Picture of Paul Benedict

Paul Benedict

Chestnut Man

Picture of M. Emmet Walsh

M. Emmet Walsh

1st Sanitation Man

Picture of Ron Weyand

Ron Weyand

Dr. Strauss

Picture of Oliver Clark

Oliver Clark

Mr. Small

Picture of Jenny Egan

Jenny Egan

Miss Finch

Picture of Jane Hoffman

Jane Hoffman

2nd Telephone Operator

Picture of Michael McGuire

Michael McGuire

Telephone Guard

Picture of Eugene Roche

Eugene Roche

Policeman

Picture of Ted Beniades

Ted Beniades

Taxi Driver

Picture of Staats Cotsworth

Staats Cotsworth

Winthrop

Picture of Sudie Bond

Sudie Bond

Maud

Picture of Ralph Clanton

Ralph Clanton

Supermarket Manager

Picture of Louis Zorich

Louis Zorich

2nd Sanitation Man

Picture of Worthington Miner

Worthington Miner

Mr. Bagg

Picture of Frances Fuller

Frances Fuller

Mrs. Bagg

Picture of John McCurry

John McCurry

Lieutenant

Picture of Candice Azzara

Candice Azzara

Teenage Girl (uncredited)

Picture of Tony Capodilupo

Tony Capodilupo

Chief (uncredited)

Picture of Matthew Cowles

Matthew Cowles

Teenage Boy (uncredited)

Picture of Dorothy Greener

Dorothy Greener

Telephone Operator (uncredited)

Picture of Jacques Sandulescu

Jacques Sandulescu

Mr. Brown's Driver (uncredited)