The Return of Sherlock Holmes (TV Series)
The Devil's Foot (1988)
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- TV-PG
- 51min
- Crime, Drama
- 06 Apr 1988
- TV Episode
While convalescing in Cornwall, a depressive Holmes investigates the apparent death from apoplexy of a local woman and the unexplained sudden dementia of her two brothers.
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| Jeremy Brett | ... |
Sherlock Holmes
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| Edward Hardwicke | ... |
Dr Watson
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| Denis Quilley | ... |
Dr Leon Sterndale
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| Damien Thomas | ... |
Mortimer Tregennis
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| Michael Aitkens | ... |
Reverend Roundhay
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| Freda Dowie | ... |
Mrs Porter
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| Norman Bowler | ... |
Owen Tregennis
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Peter Shaw | ... |
George Tregennis
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Christine Collins | ... |
Brenda Tregennis
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John Saunders | ... |
Dr Richards
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Frank Moorey | ... |
Police Inspector
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Nick Ryall | ... |
Policeman in House (uncredited)
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Directed by
| Ken Hannam | ||
Written by
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (by) (as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle) |
| John Hawkesworth | ... | (developed for television by) (creator) |
| Gary Hopkins | ... | (dramatised by) |
| Arthur Conan Doyle | ... | (short story "The Adventure of the Devil's Foot" from volume "His Last Bow") (uncredited) |
Produced by
| Michael Cox | ... | executive producer |
| June Wyndham-Davies | ... | producer (as June Wyndham Davies) |
Music by
| Patrick Gowers | ||
Cinematography by
| Michael B. Popley | ... | (lighting cameraman) (as Mike Popley) |
Editing by
| Victoria Price | ||
Casting By
| Judi Hayfield | ||
Production Design by
| Michael Grimes | ... | (design) (as Mike Grimes) |
Costume Design by
| Romayne Wisner | ||
Makeup Department
| Ruth Quinn | ... | makeup artist |
Production Management
| Bill Leather | ... | production manager |
Art Department
| Ray Freeman | ... | graphic designer |
| Alan Rutter | ... | production buyer |
Sound Department
| John Curtis | ... | sound recordist |
| John Whitworth | ... | dubbing mixer |
| Brian Warner | ... | boom operator (uncredited) |
Camera and Electrical Department
| Howard Somers | ... | camera operator |
Music Department
| Oliver Ledbury | ... | music preparation (uncredited) |
Additional Crew
| Nicky Cooney | ... | research |
| Gillian Cresswell | ... | production assistant (as Gillian Creswell) |
| Josh Dynevor | ... | floor manager |
Production Companies
- Granada Television (presents)
Distributors
- ITV - Independent Television (1988) (United Kingdom) (tv)
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Storyline
| Plot Summary |
Suffering from depression and nearing a breakdown, Holmes is accompanied by Watson to Cornwall for rest and recuperation as they tour the area's scenic coastal cliffs and Neolithic sites. The tranquility is interrupted by news that an unexplained tragedy has suddenly struck three siblings while playing cards in their home. The sister has apparently died from apoplexy, and her two brothers are suffering from acute dementia with expressions of fear and horror frozen on their faces. Showing great will power, Holmes discards his cocaine hypodermic and scrutinizes those involved in the case: an estranged third brother, the local vicar, and an enigmatic big game hunter and African explorer. Written by Gabe Taverney (duke1029@aol.com) |
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Did You Know?
| Trivia | The scene of Holmes burying his syringe came in reaction to the producers and Jeremy Brett learning that this Sherlock Holmes was very popular with children, who saw him as a superhero. As such, Brett was troubled that Holmes was setting a bad example to that audience with his cocaine usage. In response, he sought and obtained permission from Arthur Conan Doyle's daughter, Dame Jean Doyle and the Doyle estate for permission to have Holmes overcome and abandon his addiction. See more » |
| Goofs | When Holmes questions Dr Sterndale about his motives for giving up his trip to Africa, Dennis Quilley says, "The vicar sent me a telegram recalling me to Tredannick Wollas." In the original story he house is called Tredannick Wartha, but the nearby village is called Tredannick Wollas. See more » |
| Movie Connections | Version of The Devil's Foot (1921). See more » |
| Quotes |
Sherlock Holmes:
You went to the vicarage, and you waited there for some time. Dr. Leon Sterndale: How do you know that? Sherlock Holmes: I followed you. Dr. Leon Sterndale: I saw no one! Sherlock Holmes: That is what you may expect to see when *I* follow you! See more » |