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Sherlock Holmes in New York (1976): Cast & Plot

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Sherlock Holmes in New York is a 1976 thriller directed by Boris Sagal, starring Roger Moore as Sherlock Holmes, Charlotte Rampling and John Huston. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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Sherlock Holmes in New York (1976) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Boris Sagal
Genre
Thriller
Original language
English
Studio
20th Century Fox Television
After the credits
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The story

What Is Sherlock Holmes in New York About?

The premise of Sherlock Holmes in New York without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.

A loving tribute to Conan Holmes, this richly produced adventure sends the legendary detective to New York after he learns that his old arch‑enemy Moriarty has abducted the son of Holmes’s longtime confidante, actress Irene Adler. Holmes must race through the city’s underworld to rescue the child and outwit his nemesis.

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Cast & crew

Sherlock Holmes in New York Cast & Characters

Roger Moore leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Charlotte Rampling as Irene Adler and John Huston as Professor Moriarty. Directed by Boris Sagal; 19 actors are credited in all.

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More from Boris Sagal

More films directed by Boris Sagal, best-rated first: Girl Happy, The Omega Man, Dial M for Murder and When the Circus Came to Town.

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Plot

Sherlock Holmes in New York Plot Summary

What happens in Sherlock Holmes in New York from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 12 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 2-minute read.

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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. John Watson travel to New York City to pursue a fresh threat from Professor Moriarty, a mastermind whose schemes travel from Europe to the heart of America. As the case unfolds, they cross paths with an old ally who has become a star of the music hall scene, Irene Adler, who grimly reveals that Moriarty has abducted her young son. The villain’s blackmail is explicit: if Holmes refuses an upcoming police assignment, the boy will pay with his life.

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Sherlock Holmes in New York Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “Sherlock Holmes a New York” and “Sherlock Holmes en Nueva York”.

Also known as
  • Sherlock Holmes a New York
  • Sherlock Holmes en Nueva York
  • Sherlock Holmes New Yorkban
  • Sherlock Holmes à New York
  • Ο Σέρλοκ Χολμς στη Νέα Υόρκη
  • Шерлок Холмс в Нью-Йорке
  • 福尔摩斯在纽约
  • Sherlock Holmes em Nova York
  • 뉴욕의 셜록 홈즈
  • Sherlock Holmes i New York

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Sherlock Holmes in New York FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of Sherlock Holmes in New York, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sherlock Holmes in New York?

Sherlock Holmes in New York runs 1 hour 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was Sherlock Holmes in New York released?

Sherlock Holmes in New York was released on October 18, 1976.

Who directed Sherlock Holmes in New York?

Sherlock Holmes in New York was directed by Boris Sagal.

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Who is in the cast of Sherlock Holmes in New York?

Sherlock Holmes in New York stars Roger Moore as Sherlock Holmes, Charlotte Rampling as Irene Adler and John Huston as Professor Moriarty, among 19 credited actors.

Does Sherlock Holmes in New York have a post-credit scene?

No. Sherlock Holmes in New York has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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