John watson ben kingsley is the real crime solver and that sherlock holmes michael caine is actually an undistinguished actor by the name of. Without a clue is a 1988 british comedy film directed by thom eberhardt and starring michael. Without a clue 1988 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Without a clue by thom eberhardt michael caine, ben. A tabloid story may contain a clue to alfs longlost cousins whereabouts. Filmed at around the same time as dirty rotten scoundrels, without a clue finds michael caine in similarly deceitful form as a secondtier actor hired to portray the fictitious sherlock holmes a position his employer ben kingsley discovers is regrettably permanent. When the scenes of jeopardy occur, the music remains light and airy. Alf hides out in the back seat during lynns date at the drivein. Financial analysis of without a clue 1988 including budget, domestic and international box office gross, dvd and bluray sales reports, total earnings and profitability. The original trailer in high definition of without a clue directed by thom eberhardt and starring michael caine, ben kingsley, jeffrey jones. Gallery of 7 movie poster and cover images for without a clue 1988. A guardian angel shows alf what life would be without him. Without a clue is an underrated comedy featuring stellar teamwork by two great actors, michael caine and ben kingsley. Jane 1982 minder 19821983 lenny henry tonite 1986 screen two 1986 robin of sherwood 19841986.
His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an outofwork actor, reginald kincaid michael caine, to play holmes. A drunken sherlock holmes is really just a cover for the real detective dr watson. Season season is a 6 letter word starting with s and ending with n crossword clues for season clue answer. The february 3, 1988 edition of daily variety stated the movies new working title of sherlock and me, replacing the first working title of the imposter of baker street. The role reversal proves to be an irresistible hook for a comedy, and for the most part, without a clue delivers on this idea, with wonderful performances by kingsley and caine and crackling. In spite of that, i cannot rate this bluray version higher than three stars. A big plus factor is a charming score by henry mancini that places the films stylized silliness in a gilt frame. Clue finds six colorful dinner guests gathered at the mansion of their host, mr. Without a clue 1988 dvd r0 michael caine, great sherlock holmes comedy. The july 8, 1988 edition of the hollywood reporter stated that the title had been changed from sherlock and me to without a clue. Directed by 1 writing credits 2 cast 41 produced by 3 music by 1 cinematography. And then there is ben kingsley to michael caines sherlock in without a clue. 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. With michael caine, ben kingsley, jeffrey jones, lysette anthony.
The imposter of baker street is a british movie released on 21 october 1988 usa and on 28 april 1989 uk, produced by itc entertainement group, starring michael caine as sherlock holmes and ben kingsley as dr. It was released in september 1988 as the first single and title track from the album rebels without a clue. Watson ben kingsley solves a royal case with a thirdrate actor paid to be sherlock holmes michael caine. Sherlock holmes is as dashing as ever, but with a little secret.
It is based on sir arthur conan doyles characters from the sherlock holmes stories but in this version sherlock holmes is an actor hired by doctor watson to play the part of the brilliant detective, so that watson can maintain his reputation as a doctor. Without a clue soundtrack cd details and availability. Olive films bluray of without a clue is a handsome hd encoding of a show filmed in the traditional manner, on colorful, rich sets and in many real locations cleverly recast back to 1880s london. Select any poster below to play the movie, totally free. Without a clue presents an original twist on the famous sherlock. Without a clue 1988 mack the knife 1989 white hunter black heart 1990 the darkest light 1999 upstaged 2005 morris. Bsx records bsxcd 8832 country united states format cd release date 18oct2007 upn 712187883221 limited edition of 3,000 copies. The movie 1995 the horseman on the roof 1995 call girl 1996 double team 1997 the 3 kings 2000 morlang 2001. Tale of the brave 2014 the more you ignore me 2017 tv.
Ranging from the faithful adaptations starring jeremy brett to the war. The nonclue megaton box office bomb of the 85 season proved to be santa claus. Some i really liked the 1st season and how you slowly get to discover what is really going on. After finding a clue at the vacant home of peter giles, the game is afoot. Rebels without a clue is a song written by david bellamy, and recorded by american country music duo the bellamy brothers. A world apart 1988 without a clue 1988 prisoner of rio 1988 eminent domain 1990 the last island 1990 aces. Starring michael caine, ben kingsley, jeffrey jones, lysette anthony, paul freeman and peter. Without a clue 1988 posted by stacia on march 24, 2015 march 24, 2015 before they became the kind of actors one gets when one wants to add a little class to an otherwise iffy production, ben kingsley and michael caine headlined the sherlock holmes spoof without a clue 1988, a gentle period comedy that cheekily posits that the fictional.
Autoplay when autoplay is enabled, a suggested video. Without a clue a comedy about sherlock holmes youtube. British filming locations for the movie without a clue 1988 including maps, screenshots, and other nearby film locations. The 10 best sherlock holmes adaptations, according to. This lays the groundwork for a delicious setup in which the true genius kingsleys john watson must.
Without a clue the arthur conan doyle encyclopedia. Lakeside station on the lakeside and haverthwaite railway in cumbria. Boddy who turns up dead after his secret is exposed. A drunken sherlock holmes is really just a cover for the real detective, dr. On imdb tv, you can catch hollywood hits and popular tv series at no cost. Without a clue soundtrack 1988 the moviemusic store. When reginald kincaid, the actor he has hired to play holmes becomes insufferable.
Second unit director or assistant director 3 art department 27 sound department 19 special effects by 6 stunts 14 camera and electrical department 15 casting department 2 costume and wardrobe. In order to effectively satirize something, you must first transcend it. Iron eagle iii 1992 just like a woman 1992 piccolo grande amore 1993 mighty morphin power rangers. This sherlock holmes pastiche with a twist stars kingsley as physician, writer, and selfeffacing supersleuth dr. You might notice that were not running a 30th anniversary tribute to that hohohorrible mess. Without a clue is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that dr. Season crossword answers, clues, definition, synonyms. However, kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing. John watson ben kingsley is the real crime solver and that sherlock holmes michael caine. Over the years sherlock holmes has been brought to our screens in many guises and styles.
Watson ben kingsley created the fictional character sherlock holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. Season 2 was still okish, but season 3 feels like disney star wars actually. The movie is undoubtedly the most funny parody ever made about sherlock holmes on cinema. Without a clue delivers on this idea, with wonderful performances by kingsley and caine and. Without a clue is a 1988 british comedy film directed by thom eberhardt and starring michael caine and ben kingsley. Without a clue 1988 original trailer hd 1080p youtube. Rebels without a clue bellamy brothers cdalbum 1988. Holmes and watson travel to the lake district and arrive in windermere. Without a clue 1988 1080p michael caine, ben kingsley, jeffrey. Release dates 20 also known as aka 26 release dates usa 20 october 1988 hollywood, california premiere usa 21 october 1988.
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