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Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century (1987): Cast

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Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century is a 1987 adventure crime film starring Vasiliy Livanov as Sherlock Holmes, Boris Klyuev and Vitali Solomin. It runs 2 hours 29 minutes.

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Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century (1987) movie poster
Released
Runtime
2h 29m (149 min)
Genres
Adventure , Crime , Mystery
Original language
Russian
Studio
Lenfilm
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century About?

The premise of Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century without spoilers.

The movie was released shortly before the full two‑part television series, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Approaches, aired. In this cut‑down version the entire storyline taken from Arthur Conan Doyle’s “The Adventure of the Bruce‑Partington Drawings” was omitted, resulting in a streamlined plot.

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • sherlock holmes character
  • dr. john watson character
  • mycroft holmes character
  • tv mini series
  • abridged
  • year 1899
  • period drama
  • sequel
  • based on novel
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Cast & crew

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century Cast & Characters

Vasiliy Livanov leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Boris Klyuev as Mycroft Holmes and Vitali Solomin as Dr. Watson.

Also Starring in Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century

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Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century Also Known As

10 alternative titles, including “The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Approaches” and “Приключения Шерлока Холмса и доктора Ватсона: Двадцатый век начинается”.

Also known as
  • The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Approaches
  • Приключения Шерлока Холмса и доктора Ватсона: Двадцатый век начинается
  • Šerlokas Holmsas ir daktaras Vatsonas: dvidešimtas amžius prasideda
  • Шерлок Холмс в 20-м веке
  • Šerlokas Holmsas XX amžiuje
  • Sherlok Kholms v dvadtsatom veke
  • Sherlock Holmes im 20. Jahrhundert
  • Пригоди Шерлока Голмса і доктора Вотсона: Двадцяте століття починається
  • Sherlock Holmes ve Dr. Watson'ın Maceraları: Yirminci Yüzyıl Başlıyor
  • Σέρλοκ Χολμς και Δρ Γουάτσον: Ο εικοστός αιώνας αρχίζει

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Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, cast, post-credit scenes and language of Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century, each answered in a sentence.

How long is Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century?

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century runs 2 hours 29 minutes (149 minutes).

When was Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century released?

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century was released on April 1, 1987.

Who is in the cast of Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century?

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century stars Vasiliy Livanov as Sherlock Holmes, Boris Klyuev as Mycroft Holmes and Vitali Solomin as Dr. Watson, among 25 credited actors.

Does Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century have a post-credit scene?

No. Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century has no extra scene during or after the credits.

What language is Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century in?

The original language of Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century is Russian.

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