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6.8/10
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Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer.Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer.Sherlock Holmes investigates the murders commited by Jack the Ripper and discovers a conspiracy to protect the killer.
- Awards
- 5 wins & 5 nominations
Geneviève Bujold
- Annie Crook
- (as Genevieve Bujold)
Tedde Moore
- Mrs. Lees
- (as Teddi Moore)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaPeter O'Toole was originally cast as Sherlock Holmes, and Sir Laurence Olivier was cast as Dr. Watson. The two actors had not worked well together in the past, and were unable to overcome their differences for this movie.
- GoofsHolmes calls the cab that ran him over a Hansom. He was attacked by a four-wheeled carriage, and Hansoms had two wheels. Holmes had post-traumatic amnesia, didn't remember exactly what ran him down, and assumed it was a Hansom.
- Quotes
Prime Minister Lord Salisbury: You have my word.
Sherlock Holmes: [Acidly] I would prefer some more reliable authority.
- SoundtracksGod Save the Queen
(uncredited)
Traditional
Arranged by Ivor Slaney
De Wolfe Music Ltd
Played at the opera
Featured review
If you love the legendary London sleuth, dark, mysterious Victorian streets, an ample collection of plot twists, and good, solid acting, then this film is for you. It has a fine story about the meeting of the greatest detective Sherlock Holmes, Dr. Watson, and the mysterious Jack the Ripper in some of the best Victorian street settings filmed. Christopher Plummer is excellent as Holmes, giving him characteristics rarely seen in film such as humour and compassion. His Holmes is easily the most humane ever on screen, even at one point wiping tears from his face. James Mason makes a wonderful and amusing Dr. Watson. The rest of the cast is just as good and the story, although not very plausible, is nonetheless very intriguing and suspenseful.
- BaronBl00d
- Sep 27, 1999
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- Also known as
- Sherlock Holmes and Saucy Jack
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- Budget
- CA$5,000,000 (estimated)
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