The Hound of the Baskervilles

"Holmes and Watson's most chilling case... an age-old curse... a ravenous monster..."

1983 1h 40m EN

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★6.5TMDB · 49

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Synopsis

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When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.

“Holmes and Watson's most chilling case... an age-old curse... a ravenous monster...”

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Cast

Ian Richardson
Sherlock Holmes
Donald Churchill
Dr. John Watson
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Mortimer
Glynis Barber
Beryl Stapleton
Brian Blessed
Geoffrey Lyons
Eleanor Bron
Mrs. Barrymore
Edward Judd
Barrymore
Ronald Lacey
Inspector Lestrade

Credits

Behind the camera

Director: Douglas Hickox
Writers: Charles Edward Pogue
Languages: English
Countries: United Kingdom

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1 / 8

ERA

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

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2 / 8

CINEMA

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

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3 / 8

RUNTIME

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Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.

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4 / 8

DIRECTOR

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Directed by Douglas Hickox, shot by Ronnie Taylor. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.

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5 / 8

DIRECTOR

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

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6 / 8

CAST

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Ian Richardson and Donald Churchill and Denholm Elliott carry the top of the cast.

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7 / 8

ERA

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Marketing tagline: "Holmes and Watson's most chilling case... an age-old curse... a ravenous monster...".

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8 / 8

WILD

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IMDB entry: tt0085692 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.

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The take

Douglas Hickox directs. Ronnie Taylor behind the camera. Malcolm Cooke cuts. Produced in United Kingdom. Dialogue in English.

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143 years old — old enough to be someone's favourite childhood film.
2Part of the "Sherlock Holmes (Ian Richardson) Collection" — so the characters or world continue elsewhere.
3Lean credit list — fewer than 30 people officially credited.
4Directed by Douglas Hickox, shot by Ronnie Taylor. Note their partnership — DPs and directors often return to each other across a career.
5Editor Malcolm Cooke shaped the rhythm. On an edit-heavy film, the editor does more to control your pulse than the director.
6Ian Richardson and Donald Churchill and Denholm Elliott carry the top of the cast.
7Marketing tagline: "Holmes and Watson's most chilling case... an age-old curse... a ravenous monster...".
8IMDB entry: tt0085692 — still the authoritative cross-reference for credits and trivia.
9Only 49 TMDB ratings — you're getting ahead of the curve on this one.

The technical file

Cinematography: Ronnie Taylor
Editing: Malcolm Cooke
Production design: Michael Stringer
Costume design: Sue Whatmough
Runtime: 100 min · 1h 40m
Aspect ratio (typical): 1.37:1 (Academy)
Status: Released
Original language: EN
Certification (US): PG-13
IMDB: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983)

Part of

Sherlock Holmes (Ian Richardson) Collection

The first film follows Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson as they locate the Great Mogul diamond, facing challenges and puzzles that test their skills. In the second film, Holmes helps his friend Henry Baskerville, threatened by a cursed lineage and a supernatural dog, combining mystery and suspense. These films appeal to fans of detective fiction and supernatural themes, showcasing Holmes and Watson's complex adventures and intellectual prowess. The first film focuses on cryptic puzzles and the second on the supernatural, highlighting Holmes' versatility. Set in Victorian London, the films' captivating cinematography and detailed set design immerse viewers in the gritty backdrop of the city's mysteries. The stunning visuals and intricate storytelling enhance the cinematic experience, making the films a must-watch for fans of thrilling mysteries and the paranormal.

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CinemaSerf2025-11-09
★ 6/10
Ian Richardson delivers quite engagingly here as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle’s fastidious detective “Sherlock Holmes” but I didn’t get so much from Donald Churchill’s contributions as his crucial sidekick “Dr. Watson” in this adapted for television movie. They are intrigued by the mysterious death of an aristocrat at his country home on remote Dartmoor and so descend on the place, at the invitation of “Dr. Mortimer” (Denholm Elliott) and with the new lord of the manor “Sir Henry” (Martin Shaw) to try and ascertain whether there is any truth to local rumours of a legendary hound tormenting the ancestors of the “Baskerville” family. Amidst the dense fog and with a quagmire lurking underfoot eagerly awaiting one false step, it’s a dangerous place to be! I thought Shaw, and his dodgy accent, also rather let this down but otherwise the production elements do work quite well and it looks good as they try to piece things together. It is quite tightly scripted; the supporting cast boasts an array of familiar British faces and the story is consistently paced as it builds nicely to a conclusion that isn’t quite as cinematically menacing as from 1939 or from 1959, but it is still quite effective. It’s all in the eyes…!

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