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Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon(1942)
Status: Released
Date: 1942-12-25
63%
122 Votes
Time: 1h 8m
Suspense! Thrills! Adventure!
Overview:
In the midst of World War II, Sherlock Holmes rescues the Swiss inventor of a new bomb-sight from the Gestapo and brings him to England, where he quickly falls into the clutches of the evil Professor Moriarty.
Languages: English.
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United States of America
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Movie: Sherlock Holmes and the Secret Weapon
Top 10 Billed Cast
Basil Rathbone
Sherlock Holmes
Nigel Bruce
Doctor Watson
Lionel Atwill
Professor Moriarty
William Post Jr.
Dr. Franz Tobel
Kaaren Verne
Charlotte Eberli
Dennis Hoey
Inspector Lestrade
Holmes Herbert
Sir Reginald
Mary Gordon
Mrs. Hudson
Harry Cording
Jack Brady (uncredited)
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