The Hound of the Baskervilles(1978)
Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would turn in his Harris Tweeds if he saw what Pete and Dud have done to his classic tale of old rubbish!
The Hound of the Baskervilles Synopsis
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) is a comedy, crime and mystery film directed by Paul Morrissey, released on August 1, 1978 with a runtime of 1h 25m. It stars Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Denholm Elliott and Joan Greenwood. Viewers rate it 4.4 out of 10 across 30 ratings.
- Director:
- Paul Morrissey
- Writers:
- Paul Morrissey, Arthur Conan Doyle, Dudley Moore
- Producers:
- John Goldstone
- Cinematographer:
- John Wilcox
- Production:
- Michael White Productions, Hemdale
- Status:
- Released
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The Hound of the Baskervilles Cast & Crew
Main cast
Dudley Moore
as Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player
Peter Cook
as Sherlock Holmes
Denholm Elliott
as Stapleton
Joan Greenwood
as Beryl Stapleton
Hugh Griffith
as Frankland
Irene Handl
as Mrs. Barrymore
Terry-Thomas
as Dr. Mortimer
Max Wall
as Arthur Barrymore
Kenneth Williams
as Sir Henry Baskerville
Roy Kinnear
as Selden the Axe Murderer
Dana Gillespie
as Mary Frankland
Lucy Griffiths
as Iris
Key crew
Directed by Paul Morrissey, written by Paul Morrissey, Arthur Conan Doyle and Dudley Moore, produced by John Goldstone.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles Reviews & Ratings
Average viewer score of 4.4/10 from 30 ratings.
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The Hound of the Baskervilles – Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Hound of the Baskervilles online?
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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) is available to stream on fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo and MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel. Streaming availability is checked against JustWatch data and can change by region.
Who stars in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
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The main cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) includes Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Denholm Elliott, Joan Greenwood and Hugh Griffith. The film was directed by Paul Morrissey. You can see the full cast and crew list, with character names, further up this page.
When was The Hound of the Baskervilles released?
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The Hound of the Baskervilles was released on August 1, 1978 and runs for 1h 25m.
Is The Hound of the Baskervilles worth watching?
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The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) holds an average rating of 4.4 out of 10 from 30 viewer votes, and is a good pick if you enjoy comedy, crime and mystery films. Read the viewer reviews on this page to decide for yourself.
Is there a trailer for The Hound of the Baskervilles?
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