Sherlock: A Study in Pink (2010): Cast & Plot
Sherlock: A Study in Pink is a 2010 crime drama directed by Paul McGuigan, starring Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, Martin Freeman and Una Stubbs. It runs 1 hour 28 minutes.
- Runtime
- 1h 28m (88 min)
- Director
- Paul McGuigan
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is Sherlock: A Study in Pink About?
The premise of Sherlock: A Study in Pink without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
A string of apparent suicides has Scotland Yard baffled in London 2010, and officials turn to their consultant, Sherlock Holmes, for assistance.
Sherlock: A Study in Pink Cast & Characters
Benedict Cumberbatch leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson and Una Stubbs as Mrs. Hudson. Directed by Paul McGuigan; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director Paul McGuigan
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Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes -
Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson - Una Stubbs as Mrs. Hudson
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Jonathan Aris as Anderson
Also Starring in Sherlock: A Study in Pink
· 19 more- Rupert Graves DI Lestrade
- Phil Davis Jeff
- Vinette Robinson Sgt Sally Donovan
- Siobhan Hewlett Helen
- Stanley Townsend Angelo
- Louise Brealey Molly Hooper
- Tanya Moodie Ella
- David Nellist Mike Stamford
- Victoria Wicks Margaret Patterson
- Peter Brooke Taxi Passenger
- Lisa McAllister Anthea
- William Scott-Masson Sir Jeffrey Patterson
- Syrus Lowe Political Aide
- Ben Rufus Green Reporter
- Louise Breckon-Richards Jennifer Wilson
- Imogen Slaughter Reporter
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- James Duncan Jimmy
- Ruth Everett Political Aide
- Katy Maw Beth Davenport
Sherlock: A Study in Pink Plot Summary
What happens in Sherlock: A Study in Pink from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 13 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
On a serendipitous day, John Watson, a former army doctor wounded during Afghanistan’s conflict, crosses paths with the brilliant detective Sherlock Holmes. Their meeting leads to them becoming roommates at 221B Baker Street, under the watchful eye of their kind landlady, Mrs. Hudson. Their partnership quickly becomes a formidable one, especially as they find themselves involved in solving a chilling series of deaths that initially appear to be suicides but reveal deeper, more sinister undertones.
Full summary
The whole story of Sherlock: A Study in Pink, scene by scene
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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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Sherlock: A Study in Pink FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sherlock: A Study in Pink, each answered in a sentence.
How long is Sherlock: A Study in Pink?
Sherlock: A Study in Pink runs 1 hour 28 minutes (88 minutes).
Who directed Sherlock: A Study in Pink?
Sherlock: A Study in Pink was directed by Paul McGuigan.
More films by Paul McGuigan Who is in the cast of Sherlock: A Study in Pink?
Sherlock: A Study in Pink stars Benedict Cumberbatch as Sherlock Holmes, Martin Freeman as Dr. John Watson and Una Stubbs as Mrs. Hudson, among 23 credited actors.
Does Sherlock: A Study in Pink have a post-credit scene?
No. Sherlock: A Study in Pink has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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