Hands of a Murderer
Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?
Genres
Overview
Sherlock Holmes must track down his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, after the villain kidnaps Holmes' brother, Mycroft. The evil doctor is forcing his captive to decode highly classified military documents.
Details
Budget
$0
Revenue
$0
Runtime
90 min
Release Date
1990-05-16
Status
Released
Original Language
English
Vote Count
10
Vote Average
6.55
Edward Woodward
Sherlock Holmes
John Hillerman
Dr. John Watson
Anthony Andrews
Prof. James Moriarty
Kim Thomson
Sophie DeVere
Peter Jeffrey
Mycroft Holmes
Warren Clarke
Col. Gould
Terence Lodge
Inspector Lestrade
Christopher Fairbank
Jeremy Stubb
Harry Audley
Richard Farrington
David Sibley
Finch
John Tordoff
Berton
Michael Tezcan
Kasim
Daniel Newman
Wiggins
Faith Kent
Mrs Hudson
David Neal
Minister
Steve Ellis
Policeman
David Arlen
Police Driver
Graham Gill
Ballad Singer
Jimmy Flint
Wickes
Ronald Nunnery
Old Drunk
Geoffrey Rose
Preacher
Peter Brace
Hangman
Honora Burke
Queen Victoria
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5.8
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6.4
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