The Sign of Four(1987)
The Sign of Four Synopsis
Mary Morstan has received a pearl in the post every year since her father's disappearance. This leads Holmes and Watson to the truth about a secret pact between four convicts during the Indian Rebellion of 1857.
The Sign of Four (1987) is a crime, mystery and thriller film directed by Peter Hammond, released on March 7, 1987 with a runtime of 1h 43m. It stars Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Jenny Seagrove and Ronald Lacey. Viewers rate it 7.4 out of 10 across 83 ratings.
- Director:
- Peter Hammond
- Writers:
- John Hawkesworth, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Cinematographer:
- Ray Goode
- Composer:
- Patrick Gowers
- Production:
- Granada Television
- Status:
- Released
The Sign of Four Cast & Crew
Main cast
Jeremy Brett
as Sherlock Holmes
Edward Hardwicke
as Dr. John Watson
Jenny Seagrove
as Mary Morstan
Ronald Lacey
as Thaddeus und Bartholomew Sholto
John Thaw
as Jonathan Small
Emrys James
as Inspector Athelney Jones
Alf Joint
as McMurdo
Kiran Shah
as Tonga
- Terence Skelton
Terence Skelton
as Captain Morstan
Rosalie Williams
as Mrs. Hudson
Robin Hunter
as Major Sholto
William Ash
as Jack Smith
Key crew
Directed by Peter Hammond, written by John Hawkesworth and Arthur Conan Doyle.
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The Sign of Four Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 7.4/10 from 83 ratings.
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The Sign of Four – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Sign of Four online?
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The Sign of Four (1987) is available to stream on wavve, Watcha and TVING, and to rent or buy from wavve and Google Play Movies. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Sign of Four?
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The main cast of The Sign of Four (1987) includes Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Jenny Seagrove, Ronald Lacey and John Thaw. The film was directed by Peter Hammond. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Sign of Four released?
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The Sign of Four was released on March 7, 1987 and runs for 1h 43m.
Is The Sign of Four worth watching?
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The Sign of Four (1987) holds an average rating of 7.4 out of 10 from 83 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy crime, mystery and thriller films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.