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Oct 21, 1988 · A 1988 movie that flips the Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson roles, with Michael Caine as the drunken actor Holmes and Ben Kingsley as the clever Watson. See the plot, cast, reviews, trivia, goofs and more on IMDb.
- Thom Eberhardt
- 91
- 2 min
Without a Clue is a 1988 British comedy film directed by Thom Eberhardt and starring Michael Caine and Ben Kingsley.It is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's characters from the Sherlock Holmes stories but, in this version, the roles are reversed: Dr. John Watson is the brilliant detective, while "Sherlock Holmes" is an actor hired to pose as the detective so that Watson can protect his ...
- Marc Stirdivant
- Henry Mancini
- October 21, 1988
A movie that imagines Sherlock Holmes as a fraud actor hired by Dr. Watson to play the role. Roger Ebert praises the actors but criticizes the plot and the lack of originality.
A comedy film about Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson, starring Michael Caine and Ben Kingsley. Read the critics' and audience's ratings, watch the trailer, and find out where to watch it online.
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- Thom Eberhardt
- PG
- Michael Caine
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Official "Without a Clue" TrailerA unique Sherlock Holmes tale from 1988 featuring Ben Kingsley as Dr. John Watson and Michael Caine as the brilliant yet alc...
Without a Clue is a 1988 British comedy film directed by Thom Eberhardt and starring Michael Caine and Ben Kingsley. It is based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's characters from the Sherlock Holmes stories but, in this version, the roles are reversed: Dr. John Watson is the brilliant detective, while "Sherlock Holmes" is an actor hired to pose as the detective so that Watson can protect his ...