Sherlock Holmes - The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983)

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Originally made for television, this adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic mystery sees master detective Sherlock Holmes (Sir Ian Richardson) called upon to solve another of Victorian England's mysteries. This time around, Holmes and the skeptical Dr. Watson (Donald Churchill) investigate… More Originally made for television, this adaptation of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's classic mystery sees master detective Sherlock Holmes (Sir Ian Richardson) called upon to solve another of Victorian England's mysteries. This time around, Holmes and the skeptical Dr. Watson (Donald Churchill) investigate why members of an aristocratic family are dropping dead: Is an ancient curse to blame, or will the sleuth uncover a more rational explanation?

Rating, Runtime: Unrated, 2 hr.
Directed By: Douglas Hickox
Genres: Drama, Action & Adventure, Kids & Family, Art House & International, Mystery & Suspense

In Theaters: Nov 3, 1983 Wide
On DVD: Oct 12, 1999

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danny d

good flick, love that sherlock
The S

An honest retelling of this story which has been filmed many times and certainly one that Arthur Conan Doyle may have approved of. Unfortunately Ian Richardson, for all his acting talents, is woefully miscast as the great detective.