The Hound of the Baskervilles
“Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would turn in his Harris Tweeds if he saw what Pete and Dud have done to his classic tale of old rubbish!”
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 (1978) Original Trailer [HD]
Type: Trailer • Published 2023-08-29
Top Cast
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Dudley Moore
Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player
Peter Cook
Sherlock Holmes
Denholm Elliott
Stapleton
Joan Greenwood
Beryl Stapleton
Hugh Griffith
Frankland
Irene Handl
Mrs. Barrymore
Terry-Thomas
Dr. Mortimer
Max Wall
Arthur Barrymore
Kenneth Williams
Sir Henry Baskerville
Roy Kinnear
Selden the Axe Murderer
Dana Gillespie
Mary Frankland
Lucy Griffiths
Iris
Prunella Scales
Glynis
Ava Cadell
Marsha
Jessie Matthews
Mrs. Tinsdale
Spike Milligan
Policeman
Penelope Keith
Massage Receptionist
Anna Wing
Sausage and Mash Lady
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 1, 1980
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Paul Morrissey
- Screenplay & Story
- Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Paul Morrissey, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Score
- Dudley Moore
- Original Title
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 25m
- Production Studios
- Michael White Productions, Hemdale
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Paul Morrissey
Peter Cook, Dudley Moore, Paul Morrissey, Arthur Conan Doyle
Dudley Moore
John Wilcox, Dick Bush
Glenn Hyde, Richard Marden
John Goldstone, Michael White, Andrew Braunsberg
Department Leadership Roster
Paul Morrissey
Director
John Wilcox
Director of Photography
Dick Bush
Director of Photography
Peter Cook
Writer
Dudley Moore
Writer
Paul Morrissey
Writer
Charles Knode
Costume Design
John Goldstone
Producer
Roy Forge Smith
Production Design
Glenn Hyde
Editor
Richard Marden
Editor
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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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 Paul Morrissey.
Who stars in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The principal cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles includes Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Denholm Elliott, Joan Greenwood, Hugh Griffith.
When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released and how long is it?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was released in 1978 with a total runtime of 1h 25m.
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 Dudley Moore.
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.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).