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The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle (2005): Cast

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The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle is a 2005 drama documentary directed by Cilla Ware, starring Douglas Henshall as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sinéad Cusack and Saskia Reeves. It runs 1 hour 30 minutes.

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The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle (2005) movie poster
Released
Runtime
1h 30m (90 min)
Director
Cilla Ware
Original language
English
Studio
BBC
After the credits
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The story

What Is The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle About?

The premise of The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle without spoilers.

The film examines why Arthur Conan Doyle invented Sherlock Holmes and later tried to end the legendary detective’s reign. By tracing Doyle’s personal pressures, financial woes and literary ambitions, it reveals the psychological turmoil and dark secrets behind his creation and his desperate attempts to abandon it.

The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle Themes & Keywords

· 9 tags
  • sir arthur conan doyle character
  • docudrama drama
  • british
  • fictional detective
  • sherlock holmes character
  • novelist
  • illness
  • mentor
  • based on true story
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Cast & crew

The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle Cast & Characters

Douglas Henshall leads the cast as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, with Sinéad Cusack as Mary Doyle and Saskia Reeves as Louisa Doyle. Directed by Cilla Ware; 14 actors are credited in all.

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From the director

More from Cilla Ware

More films directed by Cilla Ware: The Illustrated Mum and Double Act.

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The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle Also Known As

2 alternative titles: “柯南·道尔与福尔摩斯” and “Странная история мистера Шерлока Холмса и Артура Конан Дойля”.

Also known as
  • 柯南·道尔与福尔摩斯
  • Странная история мистера Шерлока Холмса и Артура Конан Дойля

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The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle FAQ: Cast & Runtime

Runtime, release date, director, cast and post-credit scenes of The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle, each answered in a sentence.

How long is The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle?

The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle runs 1 hour 30 minutes (90 minutes).

When was The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle released?

The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle was released on September 8, 2005.

Who directed The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle?

The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle was directed by Cilla Ware.

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Who is in the cast of The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle?

The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle stars Douglas Henshall as Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Sinéad Cusack as Mary Doyle and Saskia Reeves as Louisa Doyle, among 14 credited actors.

Does The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle have a post-credit scene?

No. The Strange Case of Sherlock Holmes & Arthur Conan Doyle has no extra scene during or after the credits.

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