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Hands of a Murderer(1990)
Status: Released
Date: 1990-05-16
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11 Votes
Time: 1h 30m
Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?
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.
Languages: English.
Countries:
United Kingdom
ProductionCompanies:
Greeen Pond Productions
Storke Enterprises
William F. Storke & Robert E. Fuisz
Yorkshire International Films
Movie: Hands of a Murderer
Top 10 Billed Cast
Edward Woodward
Sherlock Holmes
John Hillerman
Dr. John Watson
Anthony Andrews
Prof. James Moriarty
Kim Thomson
Sophie DeVere
Peter Jeffrey
Mycroft Holmes
Warren Clarke
Col. Gould
Christopher Fairbank
Jeremy Stubb
David Sibley
Finch
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