Sherlock Holmes in New York (TV 1976)

In this mystery, Holmes pursues his arch-enemy Moriarty to New York, which the villainous scoundrel has carried out the ultimate bank robbery. Meanwhile, Holmes enjoys a blossoming romance ... See full summary »

Director:

Boris Sagal

Writer:

Alvin Sapinsley

Stars:

Roger Moore, John Huston, Patrick Macnee

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Roger Moore	...	Sherlock Holmes
John Huston	...	Prof. Moriarty
Patrick Macnee	...	Dr. Watson
Charlotte Rampling	...	Irene Adler
David Huddleston	...	Inspector Lafferty NYPD
Signe Hasso	...	Fraulein Reichenbach
Gig Young	...	Mortimer McGrew
Leon Ames	...	Daniel Furman
John Abbott	...	Heller
Jackie Coogan	...	Haymarket Hotel Proprietor
Maria Grimm	...	Nicole Romaine
William 'Billy' Benedict	...	Telegraph Office Manager (as William Benedict)
Marjorie Bennett	...	Mrs. Martha Hudson
Paul Sorensen	...	Man in checkered suit
John Steadman	...	Stage Doorman

Storyline

In this mystery, Holmes pursues his arch-enemy Moriarty to New York, which the villainous scoundrel has carried out the ultimate bank robbery. Meanwhile, Holmes enjoys a blossoming romance with Charlotte Rampling, who becomes the target of a kidnap by (yes, you've guessed it) Moriarty.

---

Plot Keywords:

villain | criminal mastermind | new york city | caper | bank heist | 

---

Genres:

Crime | Mystery

---

Details

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Release Date:

18 October 1976 (USA)

Also Known As:

Sherlock Holmes en Nueva York

Filming Locations:

New York City, New York, USA

Company Credits

Production Co:

20th Century Fox Television

Technical Specs

Runtime:

100 min

Sound Mix:

Mono (RCA Photophone Sound Recording)

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.33 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

Irene Adler and Holmes recall a "night in Montenegro". It was speculated by many, including W.S. Baring-Gould (who did not originate the idea, however) that novelist Rex Stout's sleuth Nero Wolfe, who was born in Montenegro, was the son of Holmes and Irene Adler.

---

Goofs

The weight and value of the stolen gold is described using avoirdupois weight at 16 ounces to the pound ($28,000 per brick). Gold is measured in Troy weight at 12 ounces to the pound ($21,000 per brick).

---

Connections

Referenced in The Many Faces of Sherlock Holmes (1985)

User Reviews

Big screen quality TV movie.Superb and exciting.

Roger 007 Moore play the super sleuth in an elegantly produced 1976 TV movies title Sherlock Holmes in New York.The movie is full of interesting twist,disguise and exciting climax involving chase and fight sequence between Holmes and his long time nemesis Professor Moriarty played amazingly by John Huston.A must see movie for all Bond/Holmes fan and judge yourself on Moore performance as the sleuth .A winner!!!!!