Cast overview, first billed only: | |||
Michael Caine | ... | Reginald Kincaid / Sherlock Holmes | |
Ben Kingsley | ... | Dr. Watson | |
Jeffrey Jones | ... | Inspector Lestrade | |
Lysette Anthony | ... | Leslie Giles | |
Paul Freeman | ... | Prof. James Moriarty | |
Nigel Davenport | ... | Lord Smithwick | |
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Pat Keen | ... | Mrs. Hudson |
Peter Cook | ... | Greenhough | |
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Tim Killick | ... | Sebastian |
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Matthew Savage | ... | Wiggins |
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John Warner | ... | Peter Giles |
Matthew Sim | ... | Real Lesley | |
Harold Innocent | ... | Mayor Johnson | |
George Sweeney | ... | John Clay | |
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Murray Ewan | ... | Archie |
This is a Sherlock Holmes story with a difference. Here, Dr. Watson is the ace detective and has been using an actor to play the part Holmes. Holmes is a drunken actor and gets on Watson's nerves. When Watson tries to go it alone, he doesn't have much success, so he is forced to let Holmes take all the credit once more. Written by Rob Hartill
A much overlooked film of comic perfection, Without a Clue is a hidden gem of a movie that shows beyond doubt the true talents of its main actors, Michael Caine and Ben Kingsley.
While not the funniest movie of all time, it is in its entirety both heart-warmingly humorous and adorable in its simplicity. The relationship between The two main characters is stunningly portrayed, and the gentle humour throughout is speckled with enough laugh out loud moments, touching character interactions and great supporting roles, as to leave the viewer with nothing but love for the movie and it's stars.
Both Caine and Kingsley are great actors, but in pairing the two together, this movie shows their skill in a completely new light. The comic timing is flawless, and while neither men have had too much experience of comedy, you would never know it from their portrayal of the bumbling Sherlock Holmes and the genius Dr.Watson in this turnabout story of the traditional sleuthing pair.
Where so many other movies have failed to put a worthy spin on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's legacy, the chemistry of it's actors and the sharp but not too wieldy script, make this a must see for any fan of Sherlock Holmes, or any student of comedy.
This movie is living proof that funny doesn't have to slap you in the face in order to grab your attention, and where many other films deemed as comedy classics may find their place in the your memory, this one will find a place in your heart.