Hands of a Murderer 1990
“Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?”
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Director
- Stuart Orme
- Networks
- Greeen Pond Productions, Storke Enterprises, William F. Storke & Robert E. Fuisz
- Where to Stream
- Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads, Shout! Factory Amazon Channel
What is Hands of a Murderer?
Topic: Film "Hands of a Murderer" (1990). Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1990
- Status
- Released
- Runtime
- 90 minutes
- Release date
- May 16, 1990
- Original language
- EN
- Origin
- United Kingdom
- Studios
- Greeen Pond Productions, Storke Enterprises, William F. Storke & Robert E. Fuisz
- Genres
- Adventure, Action, Thriller, Mystery
- Updated
At a glance
- Rating
- ★ TMDB users: 6.7/10 from 13 votes
- Episode runtime
- ~90 minutes
- Status
- Released
- Networks
- Greeen Pond Productions, Storke Enterprises, William F. Storke & Robert E. Fuisz
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Topic: Film "Hands of a Murderer" (1990).
Role: Meticulous television and film archivist.
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Title: Hands of a Murderer
Year: 1990
Release Date (US): 05/16/1990
Genres: Adventure, Action, Thriller, Mystery, TV Movie
Runtime: 1h 30m
Rating: NR
Plot: Sherlock Holmes must track down his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, after the villain kidnaps Holmes' brother, Mycroft. The evil doctor is forcing his captive to decode highly classified military documents.
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Hands of a Murderer is a 1990 television movie. Released in the United States on May 16, 1990, the film is categorized under the genres of adventure, action, thriller, and mystery. It has a runtime of 1 hour and 30 minutes and carries an NR rating. The story follows Sherlock Holmes as
Should you watch it?
“Sherlock Holmes faces his greatest challenge when Professor Moriarty kidnaps his brother to steal military secrets.”
- Features a classic confrontation between Sherlock Holmes and his arch-nemesis Professor Moriarty.
- Showcases a high-stakes plot involving the kidnapping of Mycroft Holmes.
- Directed by Stuart Orme and stars Edward Woodward as the iconic detective.
- The film is a television movie from 1990, which may feature production values typical of that era.
Watch it if you enjoy traditional Sherlock Holmes mysteries featuring a race against time to save a family member.
This is a 90-minute mystery film with a thriller tone that maintains a steady, investigative pace.
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Availability varies by region and platform; you should check major streaming services or digital rental providers for current access.
Is this film worth watching?
It is a worthwhile watch for fans of traditional Sherlock Holmes adaptations and those interested in seeing Edward Woodward's portrayal of the detective.
How long is the movie?
The film has a runtime of one hour and thirty minutes.
Are there multiple episodes to watch?
No, this is a standalone television movie rather than a series.
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