Movie: Hands of a Murderer

Top 10 Billed Cast

Edward Woodward
Edward Woodward

Sherlock Holmes

John Hillerman
John Hillerman

Dr. John Watson

Anthony Andrews
Anthony Andrews

Prof. James Moriarty

Kim Thomson
Kim Thomson

Sophie DeVere

Peter Jeffrey
Peter Jeffrey

Mycroft Holmes

Warren Clarke
Warren Clarke

Col. Gould

Terence Lodge
Terence Lodge

Inspector Lestrade

Christopher Fairbank
Christopher Fairbank

Jeremy Stubb

Harry Audley
Harry Audley

Richard Farrington

David Sibley
David Sibley

Finch

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  • Overview

    Sherlock Holmes must track down his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, after the villain kidnaps Holmes' brother, Mycroft. The evil doctor is forcing his captive to decode highly classified military documents.

  • Release Date

    1990-05-16

  • Average

    6.5

  • Rating:

    3.3 starts
  • Tagline

    Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?

  • Genres

  • Languages:

    English
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