Pursuit to Algiers
Synopsis
After the King of Rovenia has been assassinated, Holmes and Watson are engaged to escort his son to Europe via Algiers, aboard a transatlantic ocean liner which also carries a number of suspicious persons, any of whom may be involved in a plot to also assassinate him.
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Sherlock Holmes: Pursuit To Algiers (1945) TRAILER
Type: Trailer • Published 2014-03-09
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Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Doctor Watson
Marjorie Riordan
Sheila Woodbury
Rosalind Ivan
Agatha Dunham
Morton Lowry
Steward
Leslie Vincent
Nikolas Watson
Martin Kosleck
Mirko
Rex Evans
Gregor
John Abbott
Jodri
Gerald Hamer
Kingston
William 'Wee Willie' Davis
Gubek
Frederick Worlock
Prime Minister
Tom Dillon
Matthias Cherney (uncredited)
James Carlisle
Aide (uncredited)
Olaf Hytten
Stimson (uncredited)
Gordon Jackson
Steward (uncredited)
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 26, 1945
Wide Cinema Exhibition
January 1, 1990
Physical Home Media
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Roy William Neill
- Screenplay & Story
- Leonard Lee
- Original Title
- Pursuit to Algiers
- Country of Origin
- United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 5m
- Production Studios
- Universal Pictures
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Roy William Neill
Leonard Lee, Arthur Conan Doyle
Paul Ivano
Saul A. Goodkind
Howard Benedict, Roy William Neill
Department Leadership Roster
Leonard Lee
Screenplay
Saul A. Goodkind
Editor
Roy William Neill
Director
Paul Ivano
Director of Photography
Roy William Neill
Producer
Vera West
Costume Design
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 Pursuit to Algiers
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What is Pursuit to Algiers about?
After the King of Rovenia has been assassinated, Holmes and Watson are engaged to escort his son to Europe via Algiers, aboard a transatlantic ocean liner which also carries a number of suspicious persons, any of whom may be involved in a plot to also assassinate him.
Who directed Pursuit to Algiers?
Pursuit to Algiers was directed by Roy William Neill.
Who stars in Pursuit to Algiers?
The principal cast of Pursuit to Algiers includes Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Riordan, Rosalind Ivan, Morton Lowry.
When was Pursuit to Algiers released and how long is it?
Pursuit to Algiers was released in 1945 with a total runtime of 1h 5m.
Is Pursuit to Algiers based on a book or true story?
Pursuit to Algiers is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for Pursuit to Algiers?
Pursuit to Algiers holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); US: NR (Not Rated — Evaluated outside standard classification boards.).