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Arthur Conan Doyle (novel) and
John Hawkesworth (developer)
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Release Date:
27 October 1988 (USA) more
Plot:
A young lady, Miss Mary Morstan, contact Sherlock Holmes for his help regarding her father, captain Morstan... more | add synopsis
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103 min
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Anachronisms: As Holmes scrambles over the roof of the Sholto house in Norwood, a modern multi element TV aerial is in clear view. more
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Edited into Elementary My Dear Viewer (2007) (TV) more

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My personal favourite Sherlock Holmes mystery, 10 February 2009
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Author: Bethany_Cox25 from United Kingdom

Sherlock Holmes is a brilliant crime series, and has a brilliant star in the name of Jermy Brett, who was without doubt the best Sherlock Holmes.

What is excellent about this adaptation, is the closeness to the book, and of course the acting of Brett and Hardwicke. And the fine camera work and period detail. Jenny Seagrove and Ronald Lacey did very well in their roles.

But for me, the highlight was the boat on the river chase, and the introduction of Jonathan Small, who was brilliantly played by the late John Thaw.He was the best actor in the adaptation, apart from Brett. It must be really uncomfortable with a wooden leg. Great music too.

This is really good, if a little creepy, Tonga was very scary. The Ian Richardson version is also good, but not as effective. 9/10 Bethany cox

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