The Masks of Death (1984): Cast
The Masks of Death is a 1984 crime thriller directed by Roy Ward Baker, starring Peter Cushing as Sherlock Holmes, Gordon Jackson and Anton Diffring. It runs 1 hour 18 minutes.
- Released
- Runtime
- 1h 18m (78 min)
- Director
- Roy Ward Baker
- Original language
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English - After the credits
- No No extra scene
What Is The Masks of Death About?
The premise of The Masks of Death without spoilers.
In his final case, a retired Sherlock Holmes is drawn back into detective work when MacDonald solicits his help with a series of baffling murders that show no obvious cause. Meanwhile, Graf Udo von Felseck enlists Holmes to locate a missing young prince whose disappearance could spark war between Germany and England, but the count’s motives prove deceptive. Holmes races against time.
The Masks of Death Themes & Keywords
· 16 tags- sherlock holmes character
- dr. john watson character
- four word title
- german prince
- mysterious death
- 19th century
- missing person
- death
- murder
- train
- detective
- kidnapping
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- investigation
- corpse
- london england
- private detective
The Masks of Death Cast & Characters
Peter Cushing leads the cast as Sherlock Holmes, with Gordon Jackson as Inspector Alec MacDonald and Anton Diffring as Graf Udo Von Felseck. Directed by Roy Ward Baker; 14 actors are credited in all.
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Director Roy Ward Baker
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Peter Cushing as Sherlock Holmes -
Gordon Jackson as Inspector Alec MacDonald - Anton Diffring as Graf Udo Von Felseck
- Marcus Gilbert as Anton Von Felseck
Also Starring in The Masks of Death
· 10 more- Ray Milland Home Secretary
- John Mills Dr. John H. Watson / Narrator
- Anne Baxter Irene Adler / Mrs. Norton
- Jenny Laird Mrs. Hudson
- James Cossins Frederick Bains
- Susan Penhaligon Miss Derwent
- Russell Hunter Alfred Coombs
- Eric Dodson Lord Claremont
- James Head Chauffeur
- Georgina Coombs Lady Claremont
More from Roy Ward Baker
More films directed by Roy Ward Baker, best-rated first: The One That Got Away, The Vampire Lovers, The Snows of Kilimanjaro and Don't Bother to Knock.
The Masks of Death Also Known As
14 alternative titles, including “Sherlock Holmes and the Masks of Death” and “Las máscaras de la muerte”.
- Also known as
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- Sherlock Holmes and the Masks of Death
- Las máscaras de la muerte
- Llamen a Sherlock Holmes
- Sherlock Holmes y las máscaras de la muerte
- Les masques de la mort
- La maschera della morte
- Maska śmierci
- Măştile morţii
- Mascaras Da Morte
- Sherlock Holmes y la máscara de la muerte
- Sherlock Holmes : Les masques de la mort
- Маски смерти
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- Maska smrti
- Sherlock Holmes i les màscares de la mort
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Movies Like The Masks of Death
Films with a similar story, tone or audience, including Sherlock Holmes Faces Death, Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror and Deathmask.
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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death 1943 -
Sherlock Holmes and the Voice of Terror 1942 -
Deathmask 1984 -
Dressed to Kill 1946 -
The Dying Detective 1921 -
The Triumph of Sherlock Holmes 1935 -
Sherlock Holmes 2009 -
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes 1939 -
Sherlock Holmes 1932 -
The Mysterious Magician 1964 -
The Hound of the Baskervilles 2002 -
Mask of Murder 1985
The Masks of Death FAQ: Cast, Runtime & Release Date
Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Masks of Death, each answered in a sentence.
How long is The Masks of Death?
The Masks of Death runs 1 hour 18 minutes (78 minutes).
When was The Masks of Death released?
The Masks of Death was released on December 23, 1984.
Who directed The Masks of Death?
The Masks of Death was directed by Roy Ward Baker.
More films by Roy Ward Baker Who is in the cast of The Masks of Death?
The Masks of Death stars Peter Cushing as Sherlock Holmes, Gordon Jackson as Inspector Alec MacDonald and Anton Diffring as Graf Udo Von Felseck, among 14 credited actors.
Does The Masks of Death have a post-credit scene?
No. The Masks of Death has no extra scene during or after the credits.
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