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198050mUnited States of America

The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes

Synopsis

Sherlock Holmes is merely a framing device for the real story: The Treasure of Alpheus T. Winterborn. A small-town boy accidentally uncovers a list of mystifying clues to a hidden treasure left by the late Alpheus T. Winterborn, the town's richest citizen.

Release History & Theatrical Window

4K UHD / Blu-ray Debut

March 1, 1986

Physical Home Media

Key Information & Fast Facts

Director
Murray Golden
Screenplay & Story
Kimmer Ringwald, John Bellairs, David Hoffman
Original Score
Don Heckman
Original Title
The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes
Country of Origin
United States of America
Spoken Languages
English
Runtime
50m
Production Studios
Asselin Productions

Creative Leadership & Key Crew

Director

Murray Golden

Screenplay & Story

Kimmer Ringwald, John Bellairs, David Hoffman

Original Score & Music

Don Heckman

Director of Photography

Erik Daarstad

Film Editing

Steve Muscarella

Producers

Paul Asselin, Diane Asselin

Literary Origin & Source Material
Novel:John Bellairs

Department Leadership Roster

Paul Asselin

Producer

Don Heckman

Original Music Composer

Diane Asselin

Producer

Kimmer Ringwald

Writer

Steve Muscarella

Editor

Erik Daarstad

Erik Daarstad

Director of Photography

Murray Golden

Director

Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes.

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Frequently Asked Questions About The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes

Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.

What is The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes about?

Sherlock Holmes is merely a framing device for the real story: The Treasure of Alpheus T. Winterborn. A small-town boy accidentally uncovers a list of mystifying clues to a hidden treasure left by the late Alpheus T. Winterborn, the town's richest citizen.

Who directed The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes?

The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes was directed by Murray Golden.

Who stars in The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes?

The principal cast of The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes includes Dotty Goodman, Keith Mitchell, Keith McConnell, Laurie Main, Louis Guss.

When was The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes released and how long is it?

The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes was released in 1980 with a total runtime of 50m.

Who composed the musical score for The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes?

The original motion picture soundtrack for The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes was composed by Don Heckman.

Is The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes based on a book or true story?

The Clue According to Sherlock Holmes is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "John Bellairs".