Without a Clue
"The flip side of Sherlock Holmes"
Originally released in 1988. Without a Clue is a comedy/crime film. directed by Thom Eberhardt.
Starring Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, and Jeffrey Jones
Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Watson fires him and tries to go out on his own, but finds that he has done too good a job building Holmes up in the public's mind.
Quick Facts
Release Date
May 5, 1988
37 years ago
Runtime
1h 47m
107 minutes total
User Rating
6.7/10
Good (253 votes)
Box Office
$8.5M
Worldwide gross
Language
English
Original language
Country
United Kingdom
Production
Director
Top Cast
Michael Caine
as Sherlock Holmes
Ben Kingsley
as Dr. John Watson
Jeffrey Jones
as Inspector Lestrade
Lysette Anthony
as Impostor Leslie Giles
Nigel Davenport
as Lord Smithwick
Peter Cook
as Greenhough
Gregor Fisher
as Bobby at Warehouse
Paul Freeman
as Prof. James Moriarty
George Sweeney
as John Clay
John Tordoff
as Mr. Andrews
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Production Details
- Status
- Released
- Original Language
- EN
- Revenue
- $8,539,181
Production Companies
- Orion Pictures
- ITC Entertainment
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Without a Clue about?
Sherlock Holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret: Dr. Watson is the brains behind the operation. When Reginald Kincaid, the actor he has hired to play Holmes becomes insufferable, Wa...
Who directed Without a Clue?
Without a Clue was directed by Thom Eberhardt.
How long is Without a Clue?
Without a Clue has a runtime of 1 hours and 47 minutes (107 minutes total).
When was Without a Clue released?
Without a Clue was released on May 5, 1988 in theaters.
Who are the main actors in Without a Clue?
The main cast of Without a Clue includes Michael Caine, Ben Kingsley, Jeffrey Jones, Lysette Anthony, Nigel Davenport.
Is Without a Clue worth watching?
Without a Clue has a user rating of 6.7/10 based on 253 reviews, indicating good reception from audiences.