Hands of a Murderer(1990)
Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?
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.
Movie: Hands of a Murderer
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Sherlock Holmes
Dr. John Watson
Prof. James Moriarty
Sophie DeVere
Mycroft Holmes
Col. Gould
Jeremy Stubb
Finch
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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.
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1990-05-16
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Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?
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