"They Might Be Giants" Movie--Clip from film with George C. Scott

"They Might Be Giants" (1971) is a whimsical and appealing movie starring George C. Scott and Joanne Woodward. Scott stars as Justin Playfair, a former judge who now sincerely believes he is the great detective Sherlock Holmes. His greedy brother wants to have him declared insane, so that he can take-over his estate. To this end he employs a psychiatrist (Woodward) by the name of Dr. Mildred Watson, to certify that Playfair is delusional. However, once Dr. Watson meets-up with Scott's character, he becomes convinced that she is THE Dr. Watson. "Holmes" is obsessed with finding Professor Moriarity, and as Mildred follows Playfair around New York, she gradually becomes involved in his world.

In this scene from the movie, Justin Playfair has begun to have doubts that he really is Sherlock Holmes. A sympathetic librarian (Jack Gilford) demonstrates to him how we all have our secret delusions about ourselves. And that it doesn't make us "crazy".

"They Might Be Giants" was released by Universal Pictures and directed by Anthony Harvey, screenplay by James Goldman (from a play by the same name). It includes a sentimental and touching musical score by John Barry. This is another great film that seems to be consigned to oblivion by the move to DVD. The late 1960's and into the 1970's there was an explosion of wonderful creativity in Hollywood. Some really great and daring films were made. Sadly, a thoughtful and appealing little film like this would never get made today. If you have a chance, see if you can find this film somewhere. It truly shows how great movies were once, and what drek passes for "entertainment" today.

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[frantic1971]

While it's great if you can download or get this movie on Netflix --if you can get the Anchor Bay dvd release of this movie, by all means get it. It has a wonderful commentary by director Anthony Harvey.

[Sumkrazyguy55]

@frantic1971

199$ new 129.99$ used on Amazon

Though with this movie it might be worth it

[MissRandomIsRandom]

The band They Might Be Giants sent me here. Now I want to see this movie! It looks good. :)

[tomrandolph1]

This is one of my all time favorite movies. It is loaded with symbolism. From the lead character, Justin Playfair to the shadow on his face in the shape of a cross in the supermarket cooler scene. Everytime I see it I find more little sybolic meanings and learn a new lesson.

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[HearthStone24]

As a Steampunk enthusiast, I can say that I as well would love to find this show to pass on to friends. Right now it is on the PVR, but even that will be deleted after a few days.

[pampsm6]

@Surreal11Hobbes I've had "They Might Be Giants" in my Netflix Q for years. They keep saying "Release Date Unknow" so Netflix is no good.

[Theanchoritegarlic]

@pampsm6

because it is a threat to the system, man!



[alexalex3131]

check your local library for free dvd. The bigger the branch, the more likely they'll carry it

[Surreal11Hobbes]

I managed to torrent it miraculously. You can rent it on Netflix finally though

[jaygee52]

Can download it on BitLord