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Sherlock Holmes in New York
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Sherlock Holmes in New York

1976-10-18 · 100 min · ★ 6.0

Thriller · TV Movie

An affectionate bow to the master sleuth in this lavishly produced original that has Holmes rushing to New York City after discovering that his old nemesis, Moriarty, has kidnapped the son of the detective's long-time love, actress Irene Adler.

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Directors
Boris Sagal
Production companies
20th Century Fox Television
Countries
United States of America
Status
Released

Top Cast

Roger MooreRoger MooreWilliam Sherlock Scott Holmes
John HustonJohn HustonProfessor James Moriarty
Patrick MacneePatrick MacneeDr. John Watson
Charlotte RamplingCharlotte RamplingIrene Adler
David HuddlestonDavid HuddlestonInspector Lafferty NYPD
Signe HassoSigne HassoFräulein Reichenbach
Gig YoungGig YoungMortimer McGraw
Leon AmesLeon AmesDaniel Furman
John AbbottJohn AbbottHeller
Jackie CooganJackie CooganHaymarket Hotel Proprietor
Maria GrimmNicole Romaine
Marjorie BennettMarjorie BennettMrs. Martha Hudson
William BenedictWilliam BenedictTelegraph Office Manager
Paul SorensenPaul SorensenMan in Checkered Suit
John SteadmanJohn SteadmanStage Doorman
Robert BallCharles Nicker
Vincent BarbiVincent BarbiWorkman #1
Roy GoldmanWorkman #2
Gil PerkinsGil PerkinsCarriage Driver
Harvey ParryHarvey ParryHaymarket driver

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