The Eligible Bachelor

1993 1h 41m EN

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6.7

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★6.7TMDB · 24

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Synopsis

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Sherlock Holmes' problem with disturbing dreams proves to be both an impediment and an aid in the search for a missing woman.

“Some stories are better left unspoiled.”

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Cast

Jeremy Brett
Sherlock Holmes
Edward Hardwicke
Dr. John Watson
Simon Williams
Robert St. Simon
Paris Jefferson
Hatty Doran
Joanna McCallum
Flora Millar
Geoffrey Beevers
Insp. Montgomery
Anna Calder-Marshall
Lady Helena / Agnes Northcote
Heather Chasen
Lady Amelia

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Peter Hammond
Writers: T.R. Bowen
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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ERA

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33 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.

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CINEMA

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Part of the "Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.

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DIRECTOR

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Directed by Peter Hammond, shot by David Odd. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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DIRECTOR

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Original score by Patrick Gowers. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.

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DIRECTOR

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Editor Paul Griffiths-Davies shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.

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CAST

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Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke and Simon Williams carry the top of the cast.

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WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0104178 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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WILD

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Only 24 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

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The take

Peter Hammond directs. David Odd behind the camera. Patrick Gowers scores. Paul Griffiths-Davies cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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133 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Directed by Peter Hammond, shot by David Odd. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
4Original score by Patrick Gowers. Worth a dedicated listen after — most great films lose half their impact without the score.
5Editor Paul Griffiths-Davies shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Jeremy Brett and Edward Hardwicke and Simon Williams carry the top of the cast.
7IMDB entry: tt0104178 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
8Only 24 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.