Adventures of Sherlock Holmes: The Red-Headed League (1989)
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In "The Red-Headed League," an episode of The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes (an excellent adaptation of the Sherlock Holmes mysteries, written by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle produced in the Britain for Granada), Sherlock Holmes (Jeremy Brett) reprises his excellent portrayal of the famed detective aided by his companion Dr. Watson (David Burke). In this episode, Holmes investigates the suspicious actions of a club where all the members have red hair. This well-done episode, which is impeccably faithful to the original story, will please both fans of Holmes and mystery fans everywhere. Thirteen of the Holmes short stories were adapted in this series, which was followed by The Return of Sherlock Holmes and The Casebook of Sherlock Holmes, as well as several TV movie adaptations. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide
Complete Cast:
- Jeremy Brett - Sherlock Holmes
- John Woodnut - Mr. Merryweather
- Roger Hammond - Jabez Wilson
- Reginald Stewart - Doorman
- Ian Bleasdale - Accountant
- Harry Goodier - Policeman
- Leo McKern
- David Burke - Dr. Watson
- Eric Porter - Moriarty
- Tim McInnerny - Vincent Spaulding (Clay)
- Richard Wilson - Duncan Ross
- John Labanowski - Athelney Jones
- Edward Hardwicke
- Director(s):
- John Bruce
- Writer(s):
- John Hawkesworth
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