The Hound of the Baskervilles
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Synopsis
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
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The Hound Of The Baskervilles ≣ 1959 ≣ Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2019-07-28
Top Cast
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Peter Cushing
Sherlock Holmes
André Morell
Doctor Watson
Christopher Lee
Sir Henry Baskerville
Marla Landi
Cecile Stapleton
David Oxley
Sir Hugo Baskerville
Francis de Wolff
Dr. Richard Mortimer
Miles Malleson
Bishop Frankland
Ewen Solon
Stapleton
John Le Mesurier
Barrymore
Helen Goss
Mrs. Barrymore
Sam Kydd
Perkins
Michael Hawkins
Lord Caphill
Judi Moyens
Servant Girl
Michael Mulcaster
Convict
David Birks
Servant
Release History & Theatrical Window
July 3, 1959
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 7, 2004
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Terence Fisher
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Bryan
- Original Score
- James Bernard
- Original Title
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- German, English
- Runtime
- 1h 27m
- Production Studios
- Hammer Film Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Terence Fisher
Peter Bryan, Arthur Conan Doyle
James Bernard
Jack Asher
Alfred Cox
Anthony Hinds, Michael Carreras, Kenneth Hyman
Department Leadership Roster
Terence Fisher
Director
Peter Bryan
Screenplay
James Bernard
Original Music Composer
Jack Asher
Director of Photography
Alfred Cox
Editor
Bernard Robinson
Production Design
Anthony Hinds
Producer
Kenneth Hyman
Producer
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
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Hound of the Baskervilles
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Hound of the Baskervilles about?
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
Who directed The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was directed by Terence Fisher.
Who stars in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The principal cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles includes Peter Cushing, André Morell, Christopher Lee, Marla Landi, David Oxley.
When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released and how long is it?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was released in 1959 with a total runtime of 1h 27m.
Who composed the musical score for The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Hound of the Baskervilles was composed by James Bernard.
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles based on a book or true story?
The Hound of the Baskervilles is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: TP; GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).