Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Name: Sherlock Holmes Faces Death
Genre: Mystery, Crime, Thriller
Released: 1943-09-17
Duration: 1 h 8 min
Rating: 6.9
Cast: Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey, Hillary Brooke, Mary Gordon

1943·Movie·NR·68 min·★ 6.9(96)

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During WWII several murders occur at a convalescent home where Dr. Watson has volunteered his services. He summons Holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there.

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About Sherlock Holmes Faces Death

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death is a 1943 English-language mystery, crime and thriller film directed by Roy William Neill. The cast is led by Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Dennis Hoey. It has a runtime of 1h 8m. Viewers rate it 6.9/10 across 100 ratings. In United States, it is currently streaming on Philo, FlixFling, The Roku Channel.

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death was produced by Universal Pictures and made in United States of America. It was released on September 17, 1943, and carries a NR certification.

Director: Roy William Neill
Writers: Bertram Millhauser, Arthur Conan Doyle
Release date: September 17, 1943
Original language: English
Age rating: NR
Status: Released
Country: United States of America
Production: Universal Pictures

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Sherlock Holmes Faces Death cast & crew

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death was directed by Roy William Neill and written by Bertram Millhauser and Arthur Conan Doyle.

The cast features Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Dennis Hoey as Inspector Lestrade, Hillary Brooke as Sally Musgrave, Mary Gordon as Mrs. Hudson, and Halliwell Hobbes as Alfred Brunton, the butler.

Behind the camera, cinematography is by Charles Van Enger and it was produced by Roy William Neill.

Is Sherlock Holmes Faces Death worth watching?

Sherlock Holmes Faces Death holds an audience score of 6.9/10 from 96 ratings, a solidly received mystery films.

At 1h 8m, it's an easy, time-light watch.

If you enjoy mystery, crime, and thriller, Sherlock Holmes Faces Death is worth a place on your watchlist.

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