Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson
Series Overview
The first part of the Soviet series of television films based on the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle about Sherlock Holmes, filmed in 1979. The film consists of two parts and was filmed based on the story "The Speckled Band" (1st part "The Acquaintance") and the novella "A Study in Scarlet" (beginning of the 1st part and the 2nd part "Bloody Inscription").
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1 Season • 2 Episodes
1980 – 1980
Premiered: Sat, Mar 22, 1980
Creative Production Team
Latest Aired Episode
Season 1, Episode 2: “Bloody Inscription”
Holmes receives a message from Inspector Gregson about a strange case in an abandoned house on Brixton Road: the body of an elderly American was found there, and the word "Revenge" was written in blood on the wall. The case is led by Inspector Lestrade, who does not perceive Holmes as a detective. Some time later, another American, Joseph Stangerson, who was suspected of the first murder, is killed with a knife in a hotel; the word "Revenge" is also found written in blood on the wall at the crime scene.
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Cast & Creators
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Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Igor Maslennikov
Valeri Frid, Yuli Dunsky, Nikita Chirskov, Arthur Conan Doyle
Vladimir Dashkevich
Yuriy Veksler
Department Leadership Roster
Valeri Frid
Screenplay
Yuriy Veksler
Director of Photography
Vladimir Dashkevich
Original Music Composer
Yuli Dunsky
Screenplay
Mark Kaplan
Production Design
Nelli Lev
Costume Design
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What is Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson about?
The first part of the Soviet series of television films based on the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle about Sherlock Holmes, filmed in 1979. The film consists of two parts and was filmed based on the story "The Speckled Band" (1st part "The Acquaintance") and the novella "A Study in Scarlet" (beginning of the 1st part and the 2nd part "Bloody Inscription").
How many seasons does Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson have?
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson comprises 1 season available to explore.
Who stars in Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?
Key cast members in Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson include Vasiliy Livanov, Vitali Solomin, Rina Zelyonaya.
Who created or directed Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson?
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson was developed and directed by Igor Maslennikov.