The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978): Cast & Plot
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a 1978 crime comedy directed by Paul Morrissey, starring Peter Cook as Sherlock Holmes, Terry-Thomas and Kenneth Williams. It runs 1 hour 25 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 25m (85 min)
- Director
- Paul Morrissey
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Hound of the Baskervilles About?
The premise of The Hound of the Baskervilles without spoilers. The whole story is in the plot summary further down.
In this irreverent comedy, Pete and Dud spoof Sherlock Holmes' classic Baskerville mystery. Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead, supposedly killed by a two‑century‑old family curse. Holmes sets out to prove the legend false, tracking a phantom hound that haunts the moors and threatens the next heir.
The Hound of the Baskervilles Themes & Keywords
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- everybody dies
- joke ending
- demonic voice
- projectile vomiting
- animal framed for murder
- dr. john watson character
- five word title
- psychotronic film
- supernatural power
- sherlock holmes
- absurdist humor
- cameo
- bumbling sidekick
- 1880s
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- family relationships
- actor playing female role
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- curse
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- place name in title
- animal in title
- nun
- ghost
- dog
- private detective
- animal
- based on novel
- independent film
- surprise ending
The Hound of the Baskervilles Cast & Characters
Peter Cook leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Terry-Thomas as Dr. Mortimer and Kenneth Williams as Sir Henry Baskerville. Directed by Paul Morrissey; 23 actors are credited in all.
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Director Paul Morrissey
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Peter Cook as Sherlock Holmes - Terry-Thomas as Dr. Mortimer
- Kenneth Williams as Sir Henry Baskerville
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Dudley Moore as Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player
Also Starring in The Hound of the Baskervilles
· 19 more- Hugh Griffith Frankland
- Dana Gillespie Mary Frankland
- Lucy Griffiths Iris
- Denholm Elliott Stapleton
- Joan Greenwood Beryl Stapleton
- Jessie Matthews Mrs. Tinsdale
- Roy Kinnear Selden the Axe Murderer
- Irene Handl Mrs. Barrymore
- Max Wall Arthur Barrymore
- Spike Milligan Policeman
- Anna Wing Sausage and Mash Lady
- Prunella Scales Glynis
- Rita Webb Elder Masseuse
- Henry Woolf Shopkeeper
- Penelope Keith Massage Receptionist
- Ava Cadell Marsha
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- Josephine Tewson Nun
- Vivien Neves Nun
- Jacquie Stevens Nun
More from Paul Morrissey
More films directed by Paul Morrissey: Veruschka: A Life for the Camera, Changing Fashions, Spike of Bensonhurst and Beethoven’s Nephew.
The Hound of the Baskervilles Plot Summary
What happens in The Hound of the Baskervilles from start to finish, spoilers included, with a timeline of 15 key events. The opening is below; the full summary is a 4-minute read.
Spoilers ahead
The film opens in a theater where the pianist provides a live accompaniment to the on‑screen drama, setting a quizzical, playful tone from the very first frame. Holmes has just returned a stolen artifact to three French nuns, and he is soon pulled into a new assignment when Dr. Mortimer lays out a case concerning Sir Henry Baskerville and a legendary hound that haunts Baskerville estate. Holmes, weary from years of crime solving, shows signs of fatigue, and he passes the investigation on to his companion, Watson, a Welsh eccentric whose curiosity is undiminished by Holmes’s reluctance.
Full summary
The whole story of The Hound of the Baskervilles, scene by scene
The Hound of the Baskervilles Trailers & Videos
3 videos: 3 trailers.
- Trailer The Hound of the Baskervilles ≣ 1978 ≣ Trailer #2
- Trailer The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) Original Trailer [HD]
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Cars in The Hound of the Baskervilles
1 car on screen: the 1904 Wolseley 12 hp.
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1904 Wolseley 12 hp Important role
The Hound of the Baskervilles Also Known As
8 alternative titles, including “Le chien des Baskervilles” and “Der Hund von Baskerville”.
- Also known as
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- Le chien des Baskervilles
- Der Hund von Baskerville
- Il cagnaccio dei Baskervilles
- A sátán kutyája
- 巴斯克维尔的猎犬
- Собака Баскервилей
- El perro de Baskervilles
- O Cão dos Baskervilles
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The Hound of the Baskervilles FAQ: Cast & Runtime
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Hound of the Baskervilles, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles runs 1 hour 25 minutes (85 minutes).
When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was released on August 1, 1978.
Who directed The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was directed by Paul Morrissey.
More films by Paul Morrissey Who is in the cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles stars Peter Cook as Sherlock Holmes, Terry-Thomas as Dr. Mortimer and Kenneth Williams as Sir Henry Baskerville, among 23 credited actors.
Does The Hound of the Baskervilles have a post-credit scene?
No. The Hound of the Baskervilles has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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