The Hound of the Baskervilles
“Holmes and Watson's most chilling case... an age-old curse... a ravenous monster...”
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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Top Cast
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Ian Richardson
Sherlock Holmes
Donald Churchill
Dr. John Watson
Denholm Elliott
Dr. Mortimer
Glynis Barber
Beryl Stapleton
Brian Blessed
Geoffrey Lyons
Eleanor Bron
Mrs. Barrymore
Edward Judd
Barrymore
Ronald Lacey
Inspector Lestrade
Martin Shaw
Sir Henry Baskerville
Connie Booth
Laura Lyons
David Langton
Sir Charles Baskerville
Eric Richard
Cabbie
Peter Rutherford
Selden
Nicholas Clay
Jack Stapleton
Michael Burrell
Cindy O'Callaghan
Francesca Gonshaw
Release History & Theatrical Window
November 3, 1983
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Douglas Hickox
- Screenplay & Story
- Charles Edward Pogue
- Original Score
- Michael J. Lewis
- Original Title
- The Hound of the Baskervilles
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 40m
- Production Studios
- Mapleton Films
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Douglas Hickox
Charles Edward Pogue, Arthur Conan Doyle
Michael J. Lewis
Ronnie Taylor
Malcolm Cooke
Otto Plaschkes, Sy Weintraub
Department Leadership Roster
Douglas Hickox
Director
Charles Edward Pogue
Screenplay
Otto Plaschkes
Producer
Malcolm Cooke
Editor
Sue Whatmough
Costume Design
Michael Stringer
Production Design
Ronnie Taylor
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG-13: Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.
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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 Douglas Hickox.
Who stars in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The principal cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles includes Ian Richardson, Donald Churchill, Denholm Elliott, Glynis Barber, Brian Blessed.
When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released and how long is it?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was released in 1983 with a total runtime of 1h 40m.
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 Michael J. Lewis.
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-13 (Parents Strongly Cautioned — May contain intense action, language, or mature themes.).