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The Masks of Death
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The Masks of Death

1984-12-23 · 78 min · ★ 5.4

TV Movie · Mystery · Crime · Thriller

Sherlock Holmes has retired. But when MacDonald asks him to take on another case, he says yes. There have been some mysterious murders, and there are no visible causes for the deaths. At the same time Holmes gets this case, Graf Udo Von Felseck gives him another case: find a young and missing prince to prevent war between Germany and England. But Von Felseck is not as honest as he seems...

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Directors
Roy Ward Baker
Production companies
Tyburn Film Productions Limited
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Peter CushingPeter CushingSherlock Holmes
John MillsJohn MillsDr. John H. Watson / Narrator
Anne BaxterAnne BaxterIrene Adler / Mrs. Norton
Ray MillandRay MillandHome Secretary
Anton DiffringAnton DiffringGraf Udo Von Felseck
Gordon JacksonGordon JacksonInspector Alec MacDonald
Marcus GilbertMarcus GilbertAnton Von Felseck
Susan PenhaligonSusan PenhaligonMiss Derwent
Jenny LairdJenny LairdMrs. Hudson
Russell HunterRussell HunterAlfred Coombs
James CossinsJames CossinsFrederick Bains
Eric DodsonLord Claremont
Georgina CoombsLady Claremont
James HeadChauffeur

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