---
title: "The Hound of the Baskervilles"
year: 1978
canonical_url: "https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-1978"
media_type: "movie"
tmdb_id: 62847
imdb_id: "tt0076161"
status: "Released"
runtime_minutes: 85
community_rating: 4.4
vote_count: 30
content_rating: "PG"
---

# The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) — Television & Cinema Intelligence Dossier

> **Archytele Living Vault Canonical Record**: https://www.archytele.com/show/the-hound-of-the-baskervilles-1978

## Executive Summary & Cultural Positioning

Task: Write a factual, original 150-190 word overview of the film "The Hound of the Baskervilles" (1978).
Constraints:
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Title: The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978).
Genre: Comedy, Crime, and Mystery [1]. British comedy film spoofing The Hound of the Baskervilles by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle [4].
Plot: A nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, and detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate [1, 3].
Cast: Peter Cook as Sherlock Holmes and Dudley Moore as Dr. Watson [4].
Director/Other: Paul Morrissey [5].
Release Date (US): 11/01/1980 [1].
Runtime: 1h 25m [1].
Rating: PG [1].
Draft 1 (Mental Outline):
        The Hound of the Baskervilles is a 1978 British comedy film. It is a spoof of the work by Sir

## The Hook & The Verdict

## Streaming Availability Matrix

| Region | Stream (Subscription) | Free / Ads | Rent / Buy |
| :--- | :--- | :--- | :--- |
| **United States (US)** | Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo, MGM Plus Roku Premium Channel, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |
| **Canada (CA)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | Hoopla | None |
| **Australia (AU)** | Amazon Prime Video, Amazon Prime Video with Ads | None | None |

## Creative Credits

- **Directed by**: Paul Morrissey
- **Networks / Studios**: Michael White Productions, Hemdale

## Key Cast Continuity

- **Dudley Moore** as *Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player*
- **Peter Cook** as *Sherlock Holmes*
- **Denholm Elliott** as *Stapleton*
- **Joan Greenwood** as *Beryl Stapleton*
- **Hugh Griffith** as *Frankland*
- **Irene Handl** as *Mrs. Barrymore*
- **Terry-Thomas** as *Dr. Mortimer*
- **Max Wall** as *Arthur Barrymore*
- **Kenneth Williams** as *Sir Henry Baskerville*
- **Roy Kinnear** as *Selden the Axe Murderer*

## Canonical Frequently Asked Questions

### Q: Where can I stream or watch The Hound of the Baskervilles online?
The Hound of the Baskervilles is currently available to watch or stream on Amazon Prime Video, fuboTV, MGM+ Amazon Channel, Philo. Check our live regional availability tracker above for latest direct streaming, subscription, rent, or purchase options.

### Q: Is The Hound of the Baskervilles worth watching?
The Hound of the Baskervilles holds a community rating of 4.4/10 based on 30 verified viewer ratings. It offers engaging Comedy, Crime for fans of the genre.

### Q: How long is the movie The Hound of the Baskervilles and when was it released?
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a feature film with a runtime of 85 minutes. It was released in 1978. Release status: Released.

### Q: Who directed The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles was directed by Paul Morrissey.

## Grounded Source Citations

- [The Hound of the Baskervilles — The Movie Database (TMDB)](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62847)
- [The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) - Full cast & crew - IMDb](https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0076161/fullcredits/)
- [The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) - Cast & Crew — The ...](https://www.themoviedb.org/movie/62847-the-hound-of-the-baskervilles/cast)
- [The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978 film) - Alchetron, the free social encyclopedia](https://alchetron.com/The-Hound-of-the-Baskervilles-(1978-film))
- [The Hound of the Baskervilles (1978) - Paul Morrissey | Synopsis, Movie Info, Moods, Themes and Related](https://www.allmovie.com/)
- [The Hound of the Baskervilles: Sherlock the Movie (2022)](https://mydramalist.com/)

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