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Released: 27th February 2023. George C. Scott and Lester Rawlins star in this classic comedy from director Anthony Harvey. Retired New York judge Justin Playfair (Scott) struggles with his new reality after the death of his wife. When he retreats into a world of fantasy and make-believe, telling people he is the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, his brother (Rawlins) grows concerned and tries to have him committed. When psychiatrist Mildred Watson (Joanne Woodward) assesses him, however, she too becomes obsessed with Playfair's stories and soon finds herself embodying her patient's fictional companion, Watson.

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  • Details

    Released:
    27th February 2023
    Category:
    Comedy
    Studio:
    Powerhouse Films
    Format:
    Blu-ray
    Certification:
    Parental Guidance – General viewing, but some scenes may be unsuitable for young children
    Barcode:
    5060697922646
  • Description

    George C. Scott and Lester Rawlins star in this classic comedy from director Anthony Harvey. Retired New York judge Justin Playfair (Scott) struggles with his new reality after the death of his wife. When he retreats into a world of fantasy and make-believe, telling people he is the fictional detective Sherlock Holmes, his brother (Rawlins) grows concerned and tries to have him committed. When psychiatrist Mildred Watson (Joanne Woodward) assesses him, however, she too becomes obsessed with Playfair's stories and soon finds herself embodying her patient's fictional companion, Watson.
    Region Code:
    Region B
    Duration:
    91 minutes
    Extras:
    Language(s): English, Hard of Hearing Subtitles: English, Interactive Menu, Screen ratio 1:1.85, Mono, Booklet, Bonus Footage, Commentary: Anthony Harvey (director) and Robert A. Harris (film preservationist); Barry Forshaw and Kim Newman (writers), Documentaries: 'Madness... It's Beautiful' (1971), Image Gallery, Original US theatrical cut (91 min), UK theatrical cut (86 min), extended TV version (98 min); Kim Newman on Sherlock Holmes, Trailers
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