Hands of a Murderer(1990)
Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?
Hands of a Murderer Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes must track down his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, after the villain kidnaps Holmes' brother, Mycroft. The evil doctor is forcing his captive to decode highly classified military documents.
Hands of a Murderer (1990) is a adventure, action, thriller, mystery and tv movie film directed by Stuart Orme, released on May 16, 1990 with a runtime of 1h 30m. It stars Edward Woodward, John Hillerman, Anthony Andrews and Kim Thomson. Viewers rate it 6.7 out of 10 across 13 ratings.
- Director:
- Stuart Orme
- Writers:
- Charles Edward Pogue, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Producers:
- Robert E. Fuisz
- Cinematographer:
- Ken Westbury
- Production:
- Greeen Pond Productions, Storke Enterprises, William F. Storke & Robert E. Fuisz, Yorkshire International Films
- Status:
- Released
Hands of a Murderer Cast & Crew
Main cast
Edward Woodward
as Sherlock Holmes
John Hillerman
as Dr. John Watson
Anthony Andrews
as Prof. James Moriarty
Kim Thomson
as Sophie DeVere
Peter Jeffrey
as Mycroft Holmes
Warren Clarke
as Col. Gould
- Terence Lodge
Terence Lodge
as Inspector Lestrade
Christopher Fairbank
as Jeremy Stubb
- Harry Audley
Harry Audley
as Richard Farrington
David Sibley
as Finch
John Tordoff
as Berton
Nickolas Grace
as Oberstein
Key crew
Directed by Stuart Orme, written by Charles Edward Pogue and Arthur Conan Doyle, produced by Robert E. Fuisz.
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Hands of a Murderer Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 6.7/10 from 13 ratings.
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Hands of a Murderer – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch Hands of a Murderer online?
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Hands of a Murderer (1990) is available to stream on Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel and Howdy Amazon Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in Hands of a Murderer?
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The main cast of Hands of a Murderer (1990) includes Edward Woodward, John Hillerman, Anthony Andrews, Kim Thomson and Peter Jeffrey. The film was directed by Stuart Orme. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was Hands of a Murderer released?
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Hands of a Murderer was released on May 16, 1990 and runs for 1h 30m.
Is Hands of a Murderer worth watching?
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Hands of a Murderer (1990) holds an average rating of 6.7 out of 10 from 13 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy adventure, action and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.