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The Hound of the Baskervilles (2000): Cast & Plot

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The Hound of the Baskervilles is a 2000 drama thriller directed by Rodney Gibbons, starring Matt Frewer as Sherlock Holmes, Barry Baldaro and Jason London. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Hound of the Baskervilles (2000) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Rodney Gibbons
Genres
Drama , Thriller , Mystery , Crime
Original language
English
Studio
Muse Entertainment
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The story

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.

The mysterious death of Sir Charles Baskerville is blamed on a two‑century‑old curse that haunts the Baskerville line. Sherlock Holmes is called in to investigate, probing the legend of a monstrous, seemingly supernatural hound that prowls the desolate moors and threatens the newest heir to the estate, seeking to reveal the truth behind the feared menace.

The Hound of the Baskervilles Themes & Keywords

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Cast & crew

The Hound of the Baskervilles Cast & Characters

Matt Frewer leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Barry Baldaro as Sir Charles (as Barrie Baldaro) and Jason London as Sir Henry. Directed by Rodney Gibbons; 16 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Rodney Gibbons

More films directed by Rodney Gibbons: Deadly Isolation, The Case of the Whitechapel Vampire, The Royal Scandal and The Sign of Four.

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Plot

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 3-minute read.

Spoilers ahead

In a dim theater, the on-screen story unfolds as a pianist provides a live-like accompaniment to the film, grounding the drama in a shared, almost ritual atmosphere. Sir Henry Baskerville has drawn Holmes, who has just handed back a stolen artifact to three French nuns, into a new assignment brought by Dr. Mortimer. The case centers on a legendary hound said to haunt the Baskerville estate, a fearsome omen that has worn Holmes down with fatigue from endless investigations. In a thoughtful gesture, Holmes entrusts the inquiry to Watson, presenting him as a capable, if slightly eccentric, Welsh companion who eyes the mystery with a practical, methodical calm.

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The whole story of The Hound of the Baskervilles, scene by scene

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How Well Do You Know The Hound of the Baskervilles?

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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The Hound of the Baskervilles Also Known As

12 alternative titles, including “Собака Баскервилей” and “Шерлок Холмс и доктор Ватсон. Собака Баскервиллей”.

Also known as
  • Собака Баскервилей
  • Шерлок Холмс и доктор Ватсон. Собака Баскервиллей
  • シャーロック・ホームズ／バスカヴィル家の犬
  • Sherlock Holmes - Il mastino di Baskerville
  • Sherlock Holmes. El perro de los Baskerville
  • Sherlock Holmes - Der Hund von Baskerville
  • Le Chien des Baskerville
  • Pes Baskervillský
  • A sátán kutyája
  • Шерлок Холмс и доктор Ватсон: Собака Баскервиллей
  • 巴斯克维尔的猎犬
  • Demônio do Pântano

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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 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released?

The Hound of the Baskervilles was released on October 28, 2000.

Who directed The Hound of the Baskervilles?

The Hound of the Baskervilles was directed by Rodney Gibbons.

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

The Hound of the Baskervilles stars Matt Frewer as Sherlock Holmes, Barry Baldaro as Sir Charles (as Barrie Baldaro) and Jason London as Sir Henry, among 16 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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