The Sign of Four
Synopsis
Mary Morstan has received a pearl in the post every year since her father's disappearance. This leads Holmes and Watson to the truth about a secret pact between four convicts during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
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Jeremy Brett
Sherlock Holmes
Edward Hardwicke
Dr. John Watson
Jenny Seagrove
Mary Morstan
Ronald Lacey
Thaddeus und Bartholomew Sholto
John Thaw
Jonathan Small
Emrys James
Inspector Athelney Jones
Alf Joint
McMurdo
Kiran Shah
Tonga
Terence Skelton
Captain Morstan
Rosalie Williams
Mrs. Hudson
Robin Hunter
Major Sholto
William Ash
Jack Smith
Ishaq Bux
Lal Chowder
Derek Deadman
Williams
Marjorie Sudell
Mrs Bernstone
Gordon Gostelow
Sherman
Lila Kaye
Mrs Mordecai Smith
Courtney Roper-Knight
Wiggins
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Peter Hammond
- Screenplay & Story
- John Hawkesworth, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Score
- Patrick Gowers
- Original Title
- The Sign of Four
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 43m
- Production Studios
- Granada Television
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Peter Hammond
John Hawkesworth, Arthur Conan Doyle
Patrick Gowers
Ray Goode
Anthony Ham
Department Leadership Roster
Peter Hammond
Director
Tim Wilding
Production Design
Patrick Gowers
Original Music Composer
John Hawkesworth
Writer
Anthony Ham
Editor
Esther Dean
Costume Design
Ray Goode
Director of Photography
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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?
Mary Morstan has received a pearl in the post every year since her father's disappearance. This leads Holmes and Watson to the truth about a secret pact between four convicts during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
Who directed The Sign of Four?
The Sign of Four was directed by Peter Hammond.
Who stars in The Sign of Four?
The principal cast of The Sign of Four includes Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Jenny Seagrove, Ronald Lacey, John Thaw.
When was The Sign of Four released and how long is it?
The Sign of Four was released in 1987 with a total runtime of 1h 43m.
Who composed the musical score for The Sign of Four?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Sign of Four was composed by Patrick Gowers.
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".