The Sign of Four(1987)
Overview
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.
Director
Peter Hammond
Studio
Granada Television
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
as Captain Morstan
Rosalie Williams
as Mrs. Hudson
Robin Hunter
as Major Sholto
William Ash
as Jack Smith
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1987
Runtime
1h 43m
Language
English
Rating
7.4 / 10
Production Companies
Granada Television
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Where can I watch The Sign of Four?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Sign of Four (1987).
What is The Sign of Four about?▼
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.
Who directed The Sign of Four?▼
The Sign of Four was directed by Peter Hammond and released in 1987. It is a crime, mystery, thriller film.
How long is The Sign of Four?▼
The Sign of Four has a runtime of 1 hours and 43 minutes (103 minutes total).
Who stars in The Sign of Four?▼
The cast of The Sign of Four includes 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 and more.
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