The Masks of Death(1984)
The last adventure of Sherlock Holmes.
The Masks of Death Synopsis
Sherlock Holmes has retired. But when MacDonald asks him to take on another case, he says yes. There have been some mysterious murders, and there are no visible causes for the deaths. At the same time Holmes gets this case, Graf Udo Von Felseck gives him another case: find a young and missing prince to prevent war between Germany and England. But Von Felseck is not as honest as he seems...
The Masks of Death (1984) is a tv movie, mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Roy Ward Baker, released on December 23, 1984 with a runtime of 1h 18m. It stars Peter Cushing, John Mills, Anne Baxter and Ray Milland. Viewers rate it 5.4 out of 10 across 14 ratings.
- Director:
- Roy Ward Baker
- Writers:
- N.J. Crisp, Arthur Conan Doyle, Anthony Hinds
- Producers:
- Norman Priggen
- Cinematographer:
- Brendan J. Stafford
- Composer:
- Malcolm Williamson
- Production:
- Tyburn Film Productions Limited
- Status:
- Released
The Masks of Death Cast & Crew
Main cast
Peter Cushing
as Sherlock Holmes
John Mills
as Dr. John H. Watson / Narrator
Anne Baxter
as Irene Adler / Mrs. Norton
Ray Milland
as Home Secretary
Anton Diffring
as Graf Udo Von Felseck
Gordon Jackson
as Inspector Alec MacDonald
Marcus Gilbert
as Anton Von Felseck
Susan Penhaligon
as Miss Derwent
Jenny Laird
as Mrs. Hudson
Russell Hunter
as Alfred Coombs
James Cossins
as Frederick Bains
- Eric Dodson
Eric Dodson
as Lord Claremont
Key crew
Directed by Roy Ward Baker, written by N.J. Crisp, Arthur Conan Doyle and Anthony Hinds, produced by Norman Priggen.
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The Masks of Death Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 5.4/10 from 14 ratings.
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The Masks of Death – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Masks of Death online?
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The Masks of Death (1984) is currently available to rent or buy from Amazon Video. No subscription streaming option is listed right now, so availability may change.
Who stars in The Masks of Death?
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The main cast of The Masks of Death (1984) includes Peter Cushing, John Mills, Anne Baxter, Ray Milland and Anton Diffring. The film was directed by Roy Ward Baker. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Masks of Death released?
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The Masks of Death was released on December 23, 1984 and runs for 1h 18m.
Is The Masks of Death worth watching?
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The Masks of Death (1984) holds an average rating of 5.4 out of 10 from 14 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy tv movie, mystery and crime films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.