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A Study in Terror (1966)

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In A Study in Terror the ever popular Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson search for the Victorian serial killerJack the Ripper in this well-made and exciting mystery produced, written and directed by James Hill. In this adaptation of the popular character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes (John Neville) aided by Dr. Watson (Donald Houston) and his brother Mycroft (Robert Morley) are called in to help catch the crazed killer of prostitutes. This film combines all the elements beloved by fans of Sherlock Holmes resulting in a satisfying and well-acted mystery. John Neville is good as the cool, logical Holmes and Robert Morley adds a nice dash of humor to liven up the story. A Study in Terror is highly recommended for fans of Sherlock Holmes and should be enjoyed by any viewer who loves vintage mysteries. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Starring:: John Neville, Donald Houston, (more)

Director(s):: James H. Hill

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Synopsis of A Study in Terror

In A Study in Terror the ever popular Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson search for the Victorian serial killerJack the Ripper in this well-made and exciting mystery produced, written and directed by James Hill. In this adaptation of the popular character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes (John Neville) aided by Dr. Watson (Donald Houston) and his brother Mycroft (Robert Morley) are called in to help catch the crazed killer of prostitutes. This film combines all the elements beloved by fans of Sherlock Holmes resulting in a satisfying and well-acted mystery. John Neville is good as the cool, logical Holmes and Robert Morley adds a nice dash of humor to liven up the story. A Study in Terror is highly recommended for fans of Sherlock Holmes and should be enjoyed by any viewer who loves vintage mysteries. ~ Linda Rasmussen, Rovi

Complete Cast of A Study in Terror

John Neville - Sherlock Holmes
John Fraser - Lord Edward Carfax
Robert Morley - Mycroft Holmes
Adrienne Corri - Angela
Judi Dench - Sally
Cecil Parker - Prime Minister
Barry Jones - Duke of Shires
Dudley Foster - Home Secretary
Christiane Maybach - Polly Nichols
John Cairney - Michael Osborne
Avis Bunnage - Landlady
Norma Foster - Liz Stride
Donna White - 1st Streetwalker

Donald Houston - Dr. John H. Watson
Anthony Quayle - Dr. Murray
Barbara Windsor - Annie Chapman
Frank Finlay - Inspector Lestrade
Charles Regnier - Joseph Beck
Georgia Brown - Saloon Singer
Terry Downes - Chunky
Peter Carsten - Max Steiner
Kay Walsh - Cathy Eddowes
Edina Ronay - Mary Kelly
Barbara Leake - Mrs. Hudson
Patrick Newell - P.C. Benson

Director(s):: James H. Hill

Writer(s):: Donald Ford, Derek Ford

Producer(s):: Henry Lester

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