The Hound of the Baskervilles

Aug 31, 1988

1h 45m

★ 7.2

Overview

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

Genres

Drama

Comedy

Thriller

Mystery

TV Movie

Production Companies

Granada Television

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Cast

Sherlock Holmes

Jeremy Brett

Dr. John Watson

Edward Hardwicke

Sir Charles Baskerville

Raymond Adamson

Dr. Mortimer

Alastair Duncan

Barrymore

Ronald Pickup

Mrs. Barrymore

Rosemary McHale

Sir Henry Baskerville

Kristoffer Tabori

Stapleton

James Faulkner

Purser

Edward Romfourt

Pageboy

Philipp Dettmer

Perkins

Stephen Tomlin

Beryl Stapleton

Fiona Gillies

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4.3

Holmes & Watson

Dec 25, 2018

Detective Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson join forces to investigate a mysterious murder at Buckingham Palace. It seems like an open-and-shut case as all signs point to Professor James Moriarty, the criminal mastermind and longtime nemesis of the crime-solving duo. When new twists and clues begin to emerge, the world's greatest sleuth and his trusted assistant must now use their legendary wits and ingenious methods to catch the killer as they only have four days before the queen becomes the next victim.

6.8

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Oct 29, 1970

When a bored Sherlock eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon following an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.

6.0

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Apr 14, 2022

Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's most celebrated adventure gets a brilliantly farcical overhaul in Lotte Wakeham's acclaimed production. World-renowned detective Sherlock Holmes and his colleague Dr Watson are asked to unravel the mystery surrounding the untimely death of Sir Charles Baskerville. With rumours of a cursed giant hound loose on the loose moors, they must act fast in order to save the Baskerville family's last remaining heir. A hit in the West End, this ingenious adaptation combines an exhilarating collision of farce, theatrical invention and wonderfully comic performances to offer a brand-new twist on the greatest detective story of all time. A whodunnit for all ages.

6.6

Terror by Night

Feb 1, 1946

Holmes and Watson board a passenger train bound from London to Edinburgh, to guard the Star of Rhodesia, an enormous diamond worth a fortune belonging to an elderly woman of wealth; but within the first hour of the trip, the woman's son is murdered and the diamond stolen and any of the passengers in their car could be the killer thief.

6.6

Dressed to Kill

May 24, 1946

A convicted thief in Dartmoor prison hides the location of the stolen Bank of England printing plates inside three music boxes. When the innocent purchasers of the boxes start to be murdered, Holmes and Watson investigate.

7.2

Sherlock Holmes

Dec 23, 2009

Eccentric consulting detective Sherlock Holmes and Doctor John Watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy England.

6.8

The Hound of the Baskervilles

May 4, 1959

When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

6.7

Young Sherlock Holmes

Dec 4, 1985

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.

6.7

Without a Clue

May 5, 1988

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.

0.0

The Last King

Oct 10, 2024

A world famous Iranian detective Shahriar and his ward Vahid are called upon the murder of a shipping magnate. His list of suspects, short but close to him, his three daughters and wife stand by as they tell their version of the events leading up to the patriarchs death.

5.9

The Hound of the Baskervilles

Oct 28, 2000

The mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville is blamed on a longstanding curse that has followed the Baskerville family for two hundred years. Enigmatic sleuth Sherlock Holmes is on the case to uncover the truth about a monstrous, supernatural hound who roams the moors, waiting to attack the latest heir to the Baskerville estate. Written by Echo Bridge Home Entertainment

7.0

The Great Mouse Detective

Jul 2, 1986

When the diabolical Professor Ratigan kidnaps London's master toymaker, the brilliant master of disguise Basil of Baker Street and his trusted sidekick Dawson try to elude the ultimate trap and foil the perfect crime.

6.2

The Strange Case of the End of Civilization as We Know It

Sep 18, 1977

John Cleese is hilarious as the descendant of Sherlock Holmes in this modern detective drama of international power politics and intrigue. Unlike his illustrious grandfather however, he only succeeds in bungling every job he organizes. Also stars Arthur Lowe as the "bionic" grandson of Dr. Watson, Stratford Johns as the Commissioner of Police, and Connie Booth as Mrs. Hudson.

7.2

The Man Who Was Sherlock Holmes

Jul 14, 1937

Two dubious characters disguise themselves as Holmes and Watson to gain attention and end up chasing counterfeiters and stolen stamps.

6.4

Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon

Dec 25, 1942

In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.

6.5

Mr. Holmes

Jun 19, 2015

In 1947, long-retired and near the end of his life, Sherlock Holmes grapples with an unreliable memory and must rely on his housekeeper's son as he revisits the still-unsolved case that led to his retirement.

6.3

Murder by Decree

Feb 1, 1979

Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper, who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have their roots in a Royal indiscretion and that a cover-up is being managed by politicians at the highest level, all of whom happen to be Masons.

0.0

Vampire

Aug 13, 2019

Based on Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s 1924 story "The Adventure of the Sussex Vampire"

5.2

Sherlock Holmes

Jan 26, 2010

Sherlock Holmes and Watson are on the trail of a criminal and scientific mastermind who seems to control monsters and creations which defy belief.