Mystery horror film

A Study in Terror (1965): Cast & Where to Watch

Name: A Study in Terror
Genre: Mystery, Horror, Crime, Drama
Released: 1965-10-01
Duration: 1 h 35 min
Cast: Robert Morley, John Neville, Judi Dench, Frank Finlay, Anthony Quayle

A Study in Terror is a 1965 mystery horror film directed by James Hill, starring Robert Morley as Mycroft Holmes, John Neville and Judi Dench. It runs 1 hour 35 minutes. Stream it on Amazon Prime Video.

Where to watch Watch the trailer

Released: October 1, 1965
Runtime: 1h 35m (95 min)
Director: James Hill
Genres: Mystery , Horror , Crime , Drama
Original language: English
Studio: Compton Films
After the credits: No No extra scene

The story

What Is A Study in Terror About?

The premise of A Study in Terror without spoilers.

Watson reads a newspaper report of two recent Whitechapel murders. Holmes’s sharp deduction quickly links the victims—street prostitutes—and launches an investigation. He stalks clues through a pawn shop, an aristocratic manor, a hospital, and interrogates suspects and witnesses, gradually unveiling the killer’s identity and motive.

A Study in Terror Themes & Keywords

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comical banter
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reference to the afghan war
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Where to watch

Where to Watch A Study in Terror

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Cast & crew

A Study in Terror Cast & Characters

Robert Morley leads the cast as Mycroft Holmes, with John Neville as Sherlock Holmes and Judi Dench as Sally. Directed by James Hill; 25 actors are credited in all.

Director James Hill

Robert Morley as Mycroft Holmes
John Neville as Sherlock Holmes
Judi Dench as Sally
Frank Finlay as Inspector Lestrade

Also Starring in A Study in Terror

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Anthony Quayle Doctor Murray
Cecil Parker Prime Minister
Kay Walsh Cathy Eddowes
Donald Houston Doctor Watson
Charles Regnier Joseph Beck
Peter Carsten Max Steiner
Barbara Windsor Annie Chapman
Barry Jones Duke of Shires
Adrienne Corri Angela
John Fraser Lord Carfax
Jeremy Lloyd Rupert
Patrick Newell PC Benson
Christiane Maybach Polly Nichols
John Cairney Michael Osborne
Avis Bunnage Landlady
Dudley Foster Home Secretary

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Georgia Brown Singer
Edina Ronay Mary Keller
Barbara Leake Mrs. Hudson
Terry Downes Chunky
Norma Foster Liz Stride

Videos

A Study in Terror Trailers & Videos

The trailer of A Study in Terror.

A Study in Terror Trailer: A Study In Terror 1965 Trailer — A Study In Terror 1965 Trailer

Quiz

How Well Do You Know A Study in Terror?

10 questions about the story, each with a hint if you get stuck. Pick an answer to see whether you were right.

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Who portrays Sherlock Holmes in the film?

Details

A Study in Terror Also Known As

9 alternative titles, including “Sherlock Holmes contre Jack l'Éventreur” and “Sherlock Holmes: Notti di terrore”.

Also known as: Sherlock Holmes contre Jack l'Éventreur
Sherlock Holmes: Notti di terrore
Sherlock Holmes' größter Fall
Estudio de terror
Névoas do Terror
Шерлок Холмс: Этюд в кошмарных тонах
恐怖的研究
셜록 홈즈: 공포의 연구
Sherlock Holmes - en studie i skräck