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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983): Cast

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The Hound of the Baskervilles is a 1983 crime horror film directed by Douglas Hickox, starring Ian Richardson as Sherlock Holmes, Donald Churchill and Martin Shaw. It runs 1 hour 40 minutes.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1983) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 40m (100 min)
Director
Douglas Hickox
Genres
Crime , Horror , Mystery
Original language
English
After the credits
No No extra scene
The story

What Is The Hound of the Baskervilles About?

The premise of The Hound of the Baskervilles without spoilers.

Holmes and Watson are called to Devonshire to protect Henry Baskerville, the last of a line plagued by a centuries‑old family curse. A mysterious, murderous hound stalks the bleak moorland surrounding his estate, causing fear and death. Holmes investigates, uncovering rational motives behind the legend while confronting the atmosphere of the bogs.

The Hound of the Baskervilles Themes & Keywords

· 44 tags
  • sherlock holmes character
  • dr. john watson character
  • hound
  • murder
  • dog
  • curse
  • 19th century
  • detective
  • investigation
  • animal attack
  • based on novel
  • five word title
+32 more
  • psychotronic film
  • mire
  • quicksand
  • woman bound and gagged
  • bound and gagged
  • husband wife relationship
  • rape
  • dog killed
  • wife slaps husband
  • pet dog killed
  • woman slaps a man
  • dog kills dog
  • violence against animals
  • absent minded man
  • moorland
  • place name in title
  • supernatural power
  • family relationships
  • undercover
  • investigator
  • haunting
  • gypsy
  • disguise
  • legend
  • ghost
  • desolation
  • private detective
  • swamp
  • sequel
  • mansion
  • england
  • fog
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Cast & crew

The Hound of the Baskervilles Cast & Characters

Ian Richardson leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Donald Churchill as Dr. John Watson and Martin Shaw as Sir Henry Baskerville. Directed by Douglas Hickox; 17 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Douglas Hickox

More films directed by Douglas Hickox, best-rated first: Theater of Blood, Blackout, The Master of Ballantrae and The Phoenix.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles Also Known As

13 alternative titles, including “Το κυνηγόσκυλο των Μπάσκερβιλ” and “Το λαγωνικό των Μπάσκερβιλ”.

Also known as
  • Το κυνηγόσκυλο των Μπάσκερβιλ
  • Το λαγωνικό των Μπάσκερβιλ
  • Der Hund von Baskerville
  • El perro de los Baskerville
  • Le Chien des Baskerville
  • Pes Baskervillský
  • Il mastino di Baskerville
  • Собака Баскервилей
  • 巴斯克维尔猎犬
  • O Cão dos Baskervilles
  • Sherlock Holmes: Pes Baskervillský
  • Pies Baskerville'ów
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  • Το σκυλί των Μπάσκερβιλ

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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 40 minutes (100 minutes).

When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released?

The Hound of the Baskervilles was released on November 3, 1983.

Who directed The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The Hound of the Baskervilles was directed by Douglas Hickox.

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Who is in the cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The Hound of the Baskervilles stars Ian Richardson as Sherlock Holmes, Donald Churchill as Dr. John Watson and Martin Shaw as Sir Henry Baskerville, among 17 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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