A Study in Terror (Fog) (1966)
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42% of users liked it
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In A Study in Terror the ever popular Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson search for the Victorian serial killerJack the Ripper in this well-made and exciting mystery produced, written and directed by James Hill. In this adaptation of the popular character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle,… More In A Study in Terror the ever popular Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson search for the Victorian serial killerJack the Ripper in this well-made and exciting mystery produced, written and directed by James Hill. In this adaptation of the popular character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes (John Neville) aided by Dr. Watson (Donald Houston) and his brother Mycroft (Robert Morley) are called in to help catch the crazed killer of prostitutes. This film combines all the elements beloved by fans of Sherlock Holmes resulting in a satisfying and well-acted mystery. John Neville is good as the cool, logical Holmes and Robert Morley adds a nice dash of humor to liven up the story. A Study in Terror is highly recommended for fans of Sherlock Holmes and should be enjoyed by any viewer who loves vintage mysteries. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi
- Directed By
- James Hill
- Genres
- Mystery & Suspense, Horror
Unrated,
- In Theaters
- Oct 1, 1965 Wide
Critic Reviews
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Dennis Schwartz, Ozus' World Movie Reviews
The horror/suspense tale looks good in Technicolor and art director Alex Vetchinsky creates an atmospheric smoky Whitechapel setting.
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Cast
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John Neville
as Sherlock Holmes
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Donald Houston
as Dr. John H. Watson
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John Fraser
as Lord Edward Carfax
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Anthony Quayle
as Dr. Murray
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Robert Morley
as Mycroft Holmes
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Barbara Windsor
as Annie Chapman
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Adrienne Corri
as Angela
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Frank Finlay
as Inspector Lestrade
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Judi Dench
as Sally
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Charles Regnier
as Joseph Beck
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Cecil Parker
as Prime Minister
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Georgia Brown
as Saloon Singer
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Barry Jones
as Duke of Shires
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Terry Downes
as Chunky
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Dudley Foster
as Home Secretary
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Peter Carsten
as Max Steiner
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Christiane Maybach
as Polly Nichols
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Kay Walsh
as Cathy Eddowes
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John Cairney
as Michael Osborne
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Edina Ronay
as Mary Kelly
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Avis Bunnage
as Landlady
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Barbara Leake
as Mrs. Hudson
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Norma Foster
as Liz Stride
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Patrick Newell
as P.C. Benson
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Donna White
as 1st Streetwalker
