They Might Be Giants
“When they reach out for each other... they touch every heart... with warmth, charm and laughter!”
Synopsis
After the death of his wife, retired judge 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.
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Top Cast
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George C. Scott
Justin Playfair
Joanne Woodward
Dr. Mildred Watson
Jack Gilford
Wilbur Peabody
Lester Rawlins
Blevins Playfair
Al Lewis
Messenger
Rue McClanahan
Daisy Playfair
Theresa Merritt
Peggy
James Tolkan
Mr. Brown
Kitty Winn
Grace
F. Murray Abraham
Clyde (the usher)
Paul Benedict
Chestnut Man
M. Emmet Walsh
1st Sanitation Man
Ron Weyand
Dr. Strauss
Oliver Clark
Mr. Small
Jenny Egan
Miss Finch
Jane Hoffman
2nd Telephone Operator
Michael McGuire
Telephone Guard
Eugene Roche
Policeman
Release History & Theatrical Window
June 9, 1971
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Anthony Harvey
- Screenplay & Story
- James Goldman
- Original Score
- John Barry
- Original Title
- They Might Be Giants
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 38m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures, Newman-Foreman Company
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Anthony Harvey
James Goldman, Arthur Conan Doyle
John Barry
Victor J. Kemper
Gerald B. Greenberg
John Foreman, Paul Newman, Jennings Lang
Department Leadership Roster
Anthony Harvey
Director
John Foreman
Producer
Paul Newman
Producer
James Goldman
Screenplay
John Robert Lloyd
Production Design
Jennings Lang
Producer
Gerald B. Greenberg
Editor
Fern Buchner
Costume Design
Ann Roth
Costume Design
Victor J. Kemper
Director of Photography
John Barry
Original Music Composer
M. James Arnett
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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G: General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
International Certification Matrix
General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.
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Frequently Asked Questions About They Might Be Giants
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What is They Might Be Giants about?
After the death of his wife, retired judge 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.
Who directed They Might Be Giants?
They Might Be Giants was directed by Anthony Harvey.
Who stars in They Might Be Giants?
The principal cast of They Might Be Giants includes George C. Scott, Joanne Woodward, Jack Gilford, Lester Rawlins, Al Lewis.
When was They Might Be Giants released and how long is it?
They Might Be Giants was released in 1971 with a total runtime of 1h 38m.
Who composed the musical score for They Might Be Giants?
The original motion picture soundtrack for They Might Be Giants was composed by John Barry.
Is They Might Be Giants based on a book or true story?
They Might Be Giants is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for They Might Be Giants?
They Might Be Giants holds official age classifications: US: G (General Audiences — All ages admitted. Nothing offensive for children.).