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Sherlock Holmes - Intro to "The Sign of Four" (1983)
Type: Teaser • Published 2007-06-09
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Ian Richardson
Sherlock Holmes
David Healy
Dr. John Watson
Thorley Walters
Major John Sholto
Michael O'Hagan
Mordecai Smith
Cherie Lunghi
Mary Morstan
Joe Melia
Jonathan Small
Terence Rigby
Inspector Layton
Clive Merrison
Bartholomew Sholto
Richard Heffer
Thaddeus Sholto
John Benfield
McMurdo
Gordon Rollings
Mr. Sherman
John Pedrick
Tonga
Robert Russell
Williams
Moti Makan
Lal Rao
Kate Binchy
Maid
Merelina Kendall
Mrs. Smith
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 6, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Desmond Davis
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Edward Pogue
- Original Score
- Harry Rabinowitz
- Original Title
- The Sign of Four
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- French, English
- Runtime
- 1h 37m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television, Mapleton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Desmond Davis
Charles Edward Pogue, Arthur Conan Doyle
Harry Rabinowitz
Dennis C. Lewiston
Otto Plaschkes
Department Leadership Roster
Desmond Davis
Director
Otto Plaschkes
Producer
Charles Edward Pogue
Screenplay
Julie Harris
Costume Design
Dennis C. Lewiston
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
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NR: Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Sign of Four
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Sign of Four about?
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson try to track down the Great Mogul, the second-largest diamond in the world.
Who directed The Sign of Four?
The Sign of Four was directed by Desmond Davis.
Who stars in The Sign of Four?
The principal cast of The Sign of Four includes Ian Richardson, David Healy, Thorley Walters, Michael O'Hagan, Cherie Lunghi.
When was The Sign of Four released and how long is it?
The Sign of Four was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 37m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sign of Four?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sign of Four was composed by Harry Rabinowitz.
Is The Sign of Four based on a book or true story?
The Sign of Four is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Sign of Four?
The Sign of Four holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).