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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, Kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who gladly took all the undeserved credit for solving crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one. Watson is just about ready to ditch Kincaid and strike it out on his own, but no-one will believe that Dr. Watson, the archetypical sidekick, is really a GreatDetective, so the two have to get along for long enough to solve one last big case.
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) (Creator/MichaelCaine), to play Holmes. However, Kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who gladly took all the undeserved credit for solving crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one. Watson is just about ready to ditch Kincaid and strike it out on his own, but no-one will believe that Dr. Watson, the archetypical sidekick, is really a GreatDetective, so the two have to get along for long enough to solve one last big case.
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, Kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who gladly took all the undeserved credit for solving crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one. Watson is just about ready to ditch Kincaid and strike it out on his own, but no-one will believe that Dr. Watson, the archetypical sidekick, is really a GreatDetective, so the two have to get along for long enough to solve one last big case.
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, Kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who nevertheless got and gladly took all the undeserved credit for solving crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one. Watson is just about ready to ditch Kincaid and strike it out on his own, but no-one will believe that Dr. Watson, the archetypical sidekick, is really a GreatDetective, so the two have to get along long enough to solve one last big case.
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, Kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who nevertheless got and gladly took all the credit for solving crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one. Watson is just about ready to ditch Kincaid and strike it out on his own, but no-one will believe that Dr. Watson, the archetypical sidekick, is really a GreatDetective, so the two have to get along long enough to solve one more case that turns out to be bigger than anyone suspected.last big case.
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, Kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who nevertheless got and gladly took all the credit for solving crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one. Watson is just about ready to ditch Kincaid and strike it out on his own, but no-one will believe that Dr. Watson, the archetypical sidekick, is really a GreatDetective, so the two have to get along long enough to solve one more case that turns out to be far more sinister and important bigger than anyone suspected.
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, Kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who nevertheless got and gladly took all the credit for solving crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one. Watson is just about ready to ditch Kincaid and strike it out on his own, but no-one will believe that Dr. Watson, the archetypical sidekick, is really a GreatDetective, so the two have to get along long enough to solve one more case that turns out to be far more sinister and far-ranging important than anyone suspected.
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, Kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who gets nevertheless got and gladly took all the credit for solving crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one.one. Watson is just about ready to ditch Kincaid and strike it out on his own, but no-one will believe that Dr. Watson, the archetypical sidekick, is really a GreatDetective, so the two have to get along long enough to solve one more case that turns out to be far more sinister and far-ranging than anyone suspected.
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, Kincaid turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who took gets all the credit for solving crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one.
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* BatDeduction: A mysterious number is given, and Sherlock Holmes uses a few long and complicated leaps of logic to deduce that it means a specific warehouse. [[spoiler:At the end Holmes and Watson explain to the person who left the clue how they figured it out, leading to a sudden CrowningMomentOfFunny - the victim reveals that the number was simply the address of the warehouse he was being held at.]]
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* BatDeduction: A mysterious number is given, and Sherlock Holmes uses a few long and complicated leaps of logic to deduce that it means a specific warehouse. [[spoiler:At the end Holmes and Watson explain to the person who left the clue how they figured it out, leading to a sudden CrowningMomentOfFunny - and then the victim reveals that the number was simply the address of the warehouse he was being held at.]]
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* FemmeFataleFemmeFatale: The fake [[spoiler:Lesley Giles]] manages to hold much of the police at gunpoint.
* RightForTheWrongReasons: Reginald and Watson see a number on a note, and think it's referring to a bible quote. It leads them to the right place, but that number was the address of that very place.
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* AffectionateParody: the whole damned thing.
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* ProducePelting: Reginald played the lead in ''Theater/KingLear'' once, but all we know is that he has "memories of rotten fruit".
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, he soon discovers that Kincaid is turned out to be a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who takes took all the credit for solving crimes.crimes, and now their relationship is a very rocky one.
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* HypercompetentSidekick: Sherlock Holmes is actually an incompetent stooge that fronts for Watson, the true detective.
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* SuicideAsComedy: After believing that [[spoiler: Watson is dead]], Kincaid tries to hang himself, and of course bungles it.
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* SuicideAsComedy: After believing that [[spoiler: Watson is dead]], Kincaid tries to hang himself, and of course [[BungledSuicide bungles it.it]].
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* RailingKill: Sebastian sabotages the balcony railing of Holmes' hotel room, causing it to break when Holmes leans on it. Subverted in that he survives the attempt.
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (BenKingsley) (Creator/BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (MichaelCaine) (Creator/MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, he soon discovers that Kincaid is a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who takes all the credit for solving crimes.
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* SureLetsGoWithThat: [[spoiler:After realising they've both completely misunderstood the clue the printer left for them, Watson quietly tells Holmes not to worry; he'll change their deduction for the Strand story on the case.]]
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* KnifeNut: Sebastian's preferred weapons are switchblades and throwing knives.
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* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler:Lestrade and his men try nobly at the end, but end up failing miserably and having to dive for cover when the fake Leslie pulls a gun on them.]]
* BigDamnHeroes: [[spoiler:Lestrade and his men try nobly at the end, but end up failing miserably and having to dive for cover when the fake Leslie pulls a gun on them.]]
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* HiddenDepths: After messing up for most of the movie, Holmes proves to be quite skilled at fencing at the showdown, holding his own against Big Bad [[spoiler: Moriarty]].
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Michael Caine) (MichaelCaine) to play Holmes. However, he soon discovers that Kincaid is a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who takes all the credit for solving crimes.
* BadBoss: [[spoiler:Moriarty abandons Sebastian to be arrested at the end.]]
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* WholesomeCrossdresser: [[spoiler:The real Leslie Giles.]]
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''Without a Clue'' is a 1988 comedy film, the premise of which is that Dr. Watson (Ben Kingsley) (BenKingsley) created the fictional character Sherlock Holmes so that he could solve crimes incognito. His published case journals were so popular that he was obliged to hire an out-of-work actor, Reginald Kincaid (Michael Caine) to play Holmes. However, he soon discovers that Kincaid is a bumbling, gambling, womanizing drunkard who takes all the credit for solving crimes.
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* TakeMyHand: Watson has to rescue Holmes as he dangles from a sabotaged balcony.
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* AffectionateParody: the whole damned thing.
* AshFace: this happens to Holmes as a result of tinkering with Watson's experiment.
* AtTheOperaTonight: The final showdown takes place in a theatre.
* TheArtfulDodger
* BatDeduction: A mysterious number is given, and Sherlock Holmes uses a few long and complicated leaps of logic to deduce that it means a specific warehouse. [[spoiler:At the end Holmes and Watson explain to the person who left the clue how they figured it out, leading to a sudden CrowningMomentOfFunny - the victim reveals that the number was simply the address of the warehouse he was being held at.]]
* ChekhovsGun: Kincaid's production of 'The Shadow Of Death' allows him to finish the case, although it was for totally the wrong reasons.
* DiagonalCut
* DidYouDie: Reginald does a variation where he folds it into his own telling.
* DroppedABridgetOnHim
* ExternalRetcon
* FakeUltimateHero
* FakingTheDead: [[spoiler: Watson]].
* FemmeFatale
* {{Narm}}: InUniverse, the reaction to Kincaid in The Shadow of Death.
-->'''Reginald Kincaid:''' The Shadow of Death. The gripping drama was the last play presented at the Orpheum. It closed after only one night, but not without garnering some praise. Harris in the Daily Telegram said, 'In an otherwise dismal evening, Reginald Kincaid provided some welcome laughs.'
-->'''Wiggins:''' 'Welcome laughs'? You said it was a gripping drama!
-->'''Reginald Kincaid:''' Well that doesn't matter now, does it?
* NoNameGiven: [[spoiler: Lysette Anthony's character masquerades as Leslie Giles for most of the movie, but her real name is never revealed. The credits list her simply as Fake Leslie.]]
* RedHerring: The Windermere events.
* ScreamsLikeALittleGirl: Holmes and Watson running away as the theater is about to explode.
* SherlockScan: Played with in so many ways.
* SomeonesTouchingMyButt: Holmes is able to deduce the identity of the groper, because he did it. Then he does it again.
* SuicideAsComedy: After believing that [[spoiler: Watson is dead]], Kincaid tries to hang himself, and of course bungles it.
* TheDitz: Holmes. Also Lestrade.
* TheWatson: Holmes again. At least, for most of the movie. Explicitly ''not'' Watson.
* UsefulBook:
-->'''Holmes:''' I have a Bible! [gets it out from under the leg of his bed that it was keeping from wobbling]
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!!This film provides examples of:
* AffectionateParody: the whole damned thing.
* AshFace: this happens to Holmes as a result of tinkering with Watson's experiment.
* AtTheOperaTonight: The final showdown takes place in a theatre.
* TheArtfulDodger
* BatDeduction: A mysterious number is given, and Sherlock Holmes uses a few long and complicated leaps of logic to deduce that it means a specific warehouse. [[spoiler:At the end Holmes and Watson explain to the person who left the clue how they figured it out, leading to a sudden CrowningMomentOfFunny - the victim reveals that the number was simply the address of the warehouse he was being held at.]]
* ChekhovsGun: Kincaid's production of 'The Shadow Of Death' allows him to finish the case, although it was for totally the wrong reasons.
* DiagonalCut
* DidYouDie: Reginald does a variation where he folds it into his own telling.
* DroppedABridgetOnHim
* ExternalRetcon
* FakeUltimateHero
* FakingTheDead: [[spoiler: Watson]].
* FemmeFatale
* {{Narm}}: InUniverse, the reaction to Kincaid in The Shadow of Death.
-->'''Reginald Kincaid:''' The Shadow of Death. The gripping drama was the last play presented at the Orpheum. It closed after only one night, but not without garnering some praise. Harris in the Daily Telegram said, 'In an otherwise dismal evening, Reginald Kincaid provided some welcome laughs.'
-->'''Wiggins:''' 'Welcome laughs'? You said it was a gripping drama!
-->'''Reginald Kincaid:''' Well that doesn't matter now, does it?
* NoNameGiven: [[spoiler: Lysette Anthony's character masquerades as Leslie Giles for most of the movie, but her real name is never revealed. The credits list her simply as Fake Leslie.]]
* RedHerring: The Windermere events.
* ScreamsLikeALittleGirl: Holmes and Watson running away as the theater is about to explode.
* SherlockScan: Played with in so many ways.
* SomeonesTouchingMyButt: Holmes is able to deduce the identity of the groper, because he did it. Then he does it again.
* SuicideAsComedy: After believing that [[spoiler: Watson is dead]], Kincaid tries to hang himself, and of course bungles it.
* TheDitz: Holmes. Also Lestrade.
* TheWatson: Holmes again. At least, for most of the movie. Explicitly ''not'' Watson.
* UsefulBook:
-->'''Holmes:''' I have a Bible! [gets it out from under the leg of his bed that it was keeping from wobbling]
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