
Overview
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.
Details
- Director
- Anthony Harvey
- Writer
- James Goldman
- Original Language
- English
- Budget
- N/A
Cast
Al Lewis
F. Murray Abraham
George C. Scott
Jack Gilford
James Tolkan
Joanne Woodward
Kitty Winn
Lester Rawlins
Rue McClanahan
Theresa Merritt
Keywords
based on play or musical
female psychiatrist
loss of loved one
mental illness
new york city
psychiatrist
psychiatry
sherlock holmes
suppressed past
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