Without a Clue (1988 Thom Eberhardt)

Gary Murphy and Larry Strawther (mainly writers for TV) inventively reimagine the Sherlock Holmes legend with Watson (Ben Kingsley) as the genius and Holmes (Michael Caine) a drunken actor. With Jeffrey Jones (Lestrade), Lysette Anthony (who Q recognises from Hollyoaks) and Paul Freeman as Moriarty. It's got its broad slapstick moments but overall is largely successful.

Caine's great as always, Kingsley and Freeman nicely restrained.

Music by Mancini, shot by Alan Hume.

Another in my Guess the Film series.