Hands of a Murderer
“Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?”
Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes must track down his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, after the villain kidnaps Holmes' brother, Mycroft. The evil doctor is forcing his captive to decode highly classified military documents.
Top Cast
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Edward Woodward
Sherlock Holmes
John Hillerman
Dr. John Watson
Anthony Andrews
Prof. James Moriarty
Kim Thomson
Sophie DeVere
Peter Jeffrey
Mycroft Holmes
Warren Clarke
Col. Gould
Terence Lodge
Inspector Lestrade
Christopher Fairbank
Jeremy Stubb
Harry Audley
Richard Farrington
David Sibley
Finch
John Tordoff
Berton
Nickolas Grace
Oberstein
Michael Tezcan
Kasim
Daniel Newman
Wiggins
Faith Kent
Mrs Hudson
David Neal
Minister
Steve Ellis
Policeman
David Arlen
Police Driver
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Stuart Orme
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Edward Pogue, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Score
- Colin Towns
- Original Title
- Hands of a Murderer
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Production Studios
- Greeen Pond Productions, Storke Enterprises, William F. Storke & Robert E. Fuisz, Yorkshire International Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Stuart Orme
Charles Edward Pogue, Arthur Conan Doyle
Colin Towns
Ken Westbury
Keith Palmer
Robert E. Fuisz, William F. Storke
Department Leadership Roster
Stuart Orme
Director
Charles Edward Pogue
Writer
Robert E. Fuisz
Producer
Keith Palmer
Editor
Malcolm Middleton
Production Design
Ken Westbury
Director of Photography
Jason White
Stunt Coordinator
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
Production Stills & Gallery
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Frequently Asked Questions About Hands of a Murderer
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is Hands of a Murderer about?
Sherlock Holmes must track down his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, after the villain kidnaps Holmes' brother, Mycroft. The evil doctor is forcing his captive to decode highly classified military documents.
Who directed Hands of a Murderer?
Hands of a Murderer was directed by Stuart Orme.
Who stars in Hands of a Murderer?
The principal cast of Hands of a Murderer includes Edward Woodward, John Hillerman, Anthony Andrews, Kim Thomson, Peter Jeffrey.
When was Hands of a Murderer released and how long is it?
Hands of a Murderer was released in 1990 with a total runtime of 1h 30m.
Who composed the musical score for Hands of a Murderer?
The original motion picture soundtrack for Hands of a Murderer was composed by Colin Towns.
Is Hands of a Murderer based on a book or true story?
Hands of a Murderer is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Hands of a Murderer?
Hands of a Murderer holds official age classifications: US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).