Hands of a Murderer (1990)

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Release Date: May 16, 1990 Wide

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Release Date: May 16, 1990 Wide

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In this entry in the continuing exploits of Sherlock Holmes, the great detective must track down his nemesis Professor Moriarty after the villain kidnaps Holme's brother Mycroft. The evil doctor is forcing his captive to decode highly classified military documents. The film is also called Hands of a Murderer. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi

Unrated, 1 hr. 37 min.

Drama, Television, Mystery & Suspense

Directed By: Stuart Orme

Written By: Charles Edward Pogue

In Theaters: May 16, 1990 Wide

On DVD: Jul 20, 2004

Cast

Edward Woodward
Sherlock Holmes
John Hillerman
Dr. Watson
Anthony Andrews
Professor Moriarty
Warren Clarke
Christopher Fairbanks
Stubb
Nickolas Grace
Oberstein
Peter Jeffrey
Mycroft Holmes
Faith Kent
Mrs. Hudson
Geoffrey Rose
Preacher
Kim Thomson
Sophy DeVere
John Tordoff
Berton
Peter Brace
Hangman
Dave King
Baker Street Irregular
Terence Lodge
Inspector Lestrade
Honora Burke
Queen Victoria
David Sibley
Finch
David Neal
Minister

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Made for TV Sherlock Holmes adventure in which Professor Moriarty escapes the gallows, steals a MacGuffin from the British government and kidnaps Mycroft Holmes in order to decipher it. Fine actor though he was, I don't think Edward Woodward would be anyone's first choice as Sherlock Holmes, and the same might be said

December 17, 2011

Stephen M

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This is a wonderful example of how good actors can make a bad movie. I hope the scenery was made of something tasty, because all of the actors were chewing it up. The plot devices were transparent, the dialog stilted and the story line contrived. It was painful to watch.

July 26, 2011