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6.8/10
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Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer.Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer.Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 5 nominations
Geneviève Bujold
- Annie Crook
- (as Genevieve Bujold)
Tedde Moore
- Mrs. Lees
- (as Teddi Moore)
- Director
- Writers
- Arthur Conan Doyle
- John Hopkins
- Elwyn Jones(book "The Ripper File")
- All cast & crew
- Production, box office & more at IMDbPro
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaPeter O'Toole was originally cast as Sherlock Holmes, and Sir Laurence Olivier was cast as Dr. Watson. The two actors had not worked well together in the past, and were unable to overcome their differences for this movie.
- GoofsHolmes calls the cab that ran him over a Hansom. He was attacked by a four-wheeled carriage, and Hansoms had two wheels. Holmes had post-traumatic amnesia, didn't remember exactly what ran him down, and assumed it was a Hansom.
- Quotes
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury: You have my word.
Sherlock Holmes: [Acidly] I would prefer some more reliable authority.
- SoundtracksGod Save the Queen
(uncredited)
Traditional
Arranged by Ivor Slaney
De Wolfe Music Ltd
Played at the opera
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Original and nice Sherlock Holmes movie
This isn't an adaptation based on Arthur Conan Doyle novels , the plot line is a fictional story . The fable mingles Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Plummer) and Jack the Ripper. In the film appears Doctor Watson (James Mason) and Constable Lestrade (Frank Finlay) but not Doctor Moriarty though there is doubt if he's the murderous ; will be the killer? . The plot has a twisted ending and contains outstanding surprises .
The movie displays a first-rate set design and is very atmospheric . The shady and spooky slums are pretty well designed . Some shots create creepy and horror moments . The film blends thriller , suspense , detective action , terror and a little gore and is quite interesting . Acting by Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes is excellent , likeness to Peter Cushing and Jeremy Brett as TV Sherlock ; furthermore James Mason as Watson is sublime . Other secondary actors are David Hemmings , Susan Clark , Frank Finlay , Genevieve Bujold , all of them are splendid . In 2002 the Hughes Brothers made a special version with Johnny Depp titled "From Hell" . Rating: 7 , above average . Well worth seeing .
The movie displays a first-rate set design and is very atmospheric . The shady and spooky slums are pretty well designed . Some shots create creepy and horror moments . The film blends thriller , suspense , detective action , terror and a little gore and is quite interesting . Acting by Christopher Plummer as Sherlock Holmes is excellent , likeness to Peter Cushing and Jeremy Brett as TV Sherlock ; furthermore James Mason as Watson is sublime . Other secondary actors are David Hemmings , Susan Clark , Frank Finlay , Genevieve Bujold , all of them are splendid . In 2002 the Hughes Brothers made a special version with Johnny Depp titled "From Hell" . Rating: 7 , above average . Well worth seeing .
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- Also known as
- Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack
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- Budget
- CA$5,000,000 (estimated)
- Runtime2 hours 4 minutes
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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