Cushings holmes in semi retirement in sherlock holmes and the masks of death 1984 there are many very nice touches in this film and despite peters obvious age and his belief he was too old to play it, it works, helped by cushings good friend, john mills who fills the role of dr watson confidently and with a few well timed maturedcreaks. It was a role that he had played 25 years earlier in hammers hound of the baskervilles. He is dragged back into action by a series of baffling east end murders. Jan 16, 2012 i was thinking the same as john all the time. In fact conan doyle once referred to them as an elementary form of fiction. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv movie 1984. First of all, we have the fact that the film is based on the classic arthur conan doyle character of sherlock holmes albeit it an aging version of the character, then we have the fact that the film is directed by the great roy ward baker. Tyburn surrounded him with several old friends and top flight talent so that the masks of death would be a grand sendoff. Nicholas rowe was the star of the 1985 steven spielberg movie young sherlock holmes. Cushing would reappear in the 1984 tv film the masks of death, where his credibility led writers anthony hinds and n. Nonton film sherlock holmes subtitle indonesia hiburangratis. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv movie 1984 imdb. Sherlock holmes tv series 19841994 the arthur conan.
Sherlock holmes has a long history on film and tv cleveland. The first two series were shown under the title the adventures of sherlock holmes and were followed by subsequent series with the titles of other short story collections by arthur conan doyle. Complete cast eccentric consulting detective, sherlock holmes and doctor john watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy england. Sherlock holmes is the name given to the tv series of sherlock holmes adaptations produced by british television company granada television between 1984 and 1994, with the first two series bearing the title the adventures of sherlock holmes on screen and being followed by subsequent subseries bearing the titles of the other short story.
Sherlock holmes faces death letterboxd social film. Jan 01, 2014 the reunion between sherlock and watson was hellishly good fun to film image. Movie poster sherlock holmes and the masks of death, jan tomanek, 1984. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv 1984 filmaffinity. This is the complete guide to the sherlock holmes granada series starring jeremy brett. Sherlock holmes is the overall title given to the series of sherlock holmes adaptations produced by the british television company granada television between 1984 and 1994. A sequel, a game of shadows, was released in december 2011. Bbc in highlyanticipated scenes, fans waiting for the solution to sherlocks death plunge riddle seemed to get. Crisp to refit the script for a much older sherlock. The bbc is the only production company in the world to have dramatised every one of sir arthur conan doyles sherlock holmes stories with the same two actors in the leading roles. Dec 25, 2009 complete cast eccentric consulting detective, sherlock holmes and doctor john watson battle to bring down a new nemesis and unravel a deadly plot that could destroy england. There have been some mysterious murders, and there are no visible causes for the deaths. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death sherlock holmes 1984 sword of the valiant.
He summons holmes for help and the master detective proceeds to solve the crime from a long list of suspects including the owners of the home, the staff and the patients recovering there. This, of course, is a reference to how almost all the sherlock holmes stories are told by watson. The first two series were shown under the title the adventures of sherlock holmes and were followed by subsequent series with the titles of other short story collections by. Peter cushing and christopher lee deserved better sherlock holmes films. Cushing was 70 years old when shooting on the film began and once more the game was afoot. Near the end of the first movie, mary morstan sees all of watsons journals about his and sherlock s adventure, and says shed like to read them.
The masks of death 1984 letterboxd social film discovery. But when macdonald asks him to take on another case, he says yes. Sherlock holmes in his golden years seems to have inspired many a writer and filmmaker. Sherlock holmes faces death cast and crew tv guide. Death masks last weeks post briefly covered immortalizing the dead through death masks.
While sir arthur conan doyle is best known for his sherlock holmes stories, that was not the work he valued the most. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death comic book and movie. The masks of death is a 1984 british madefortelevision mystery film directed by roy ward baker and starring peter cushing as sherlock holmes and john. But when alec macdonald gordon jackson asks him to take on another case, he says yes. The legend of sir gawain and the green knight seneschal gaspar 1984. Interestingly, following the release of the masks of death, a second sherlock holmes film. In 19, sherlock holmes, virtually in retirement, is persuaded by inspector alec macdonald of scotland yard to. In 1987 freelance writer bert coules approached the bbc with the proposal to dramatise sir arthur conan doyles most famous novel, the hound of the baskervilles. The stories were published in the strand magazine in great britain, and colliers in the united states. Full of intrigue, danger and the deductive powers of sherlock holmes, i would. Sep 17, 2012 the sherlock holmes society has a current membership of almost 1,200 people from all over the world, and many of them spend their free time reenacting the key moments of their heros life. The masks of death sherlock holmes and the masks of death.
And as push come to shove, i would defiantly recommend this movie to. This unique project employed ten writers, four producerdirectors, dozens of technicians and hundreds of. The final problem quotes i think that you know me well enough, watson, to understand that i am by no means a nervous man. Four tv series between 1984 1994, including the adventures of sherlock holmes, and the memoirs of sherlock holmes. Filmed in 1984, cushing was 71 at the time of filming, but seems considerably older. Character sketch of sherlock holmes in the valley of fear. It was given the goahead as a twopart serial with roger rees and crawford logan as sherlock holmes and john watson. Sir arthur conan doyle started writing about sherlock holmes in 1886 with the novel a study in scarlet which was eventually published in 1887. Sherlock holmes is the name given to the tv series of sherlock holmes adaptations produced by british television company granada television between 1984 and 1994, with the first two series bearing the title the adventures of sherlock holmes on screen and being followed by subsequent subseries bearing the titles of the other short story collections by arthur conan doyle. This file contains additional information, probably added from the digital camera or scanner used to create or digitize it. Ray milland and anton diffring in sherlock holmes and the masks of death 1984 peter cushing and john. Watch sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv movie 1984.
In 19, sherlock holmes, virtually in retirement, is persuaded by inspector alec macdonald of scotland yard to take on a baffling case. On film, christopher lee starred alongside patrick macnee in two madefortelevision films, the golden years of sherlock holmes and then before that there was the masks of death peter cushings last turn as the worlds greatest detective and the subject of. The reunion between sherlock and watson was hellishly good fun to film image. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv movie 1984 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Peter cushing the adventures of sherlock holmes 198485 the return of sherlock holmes 198688. John mills ponder cases in which the victims seem to have been scared to death. Befitting his age, cushing plays holmes in retirement, content to play his violin and look after his bees. Peter cushing, john mills, anne baxter, ray milland. Now, sherlock holmes faces death, is my new favorite entry in the rathbonebruce saga. The first holmes film in the universal series to steer clear of overt ww ii propagandaalthough still set in contemporary times sherlock holmes faces death begins as dr. The return of sherlock holmes was adapted for bbc radio 4 in 19923 as part of bert coules complete radio adaptation of the canon, starring clive merrison as holmes and michael williams as watson. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv is a film directed by roy ward baker with peter cushing, john mills, anne baxter, anton diffring, year.
However, he was also interested in writing about spiritualism and in 1893, he decided to end sherlock. But when macdonald gordon jackson asks him to take on another case, he says yes. In 1984 they once more rose to the occasion by giving peter cushing one last meaty role to close out his career on. One advantage that this movie has is that it was adapted from a story in the holmes canon by sir arthur conan doyle, the adventure of the musgrave ritual. He was very proud of his historical novels and considered them some of his finest work. Holmes is long retired but agrees to take on another case when inspector macdonald gordon jackson of scotland yard requests his assistance in the investigation of a series of mysterious murders. There has been some mysterious murders, and there are no visible causes. A 2009 film directed by guy ritchie, and starring robert downey, jr. Sherlock holmes movies the pearl of death 1944 full movie basil rathbone, sherlock film series. Notable guest stars included denis quilley as bob carruthers in the solitary cyclist, alex norton as cairns in black peter, peter vaughan as charles augustus milverton, peter. Holmes is long retired but agrees to take on another case when inspector macdonald gordon jackson of scotland yard requests his assistance in the investigation of. It features a strong mystery, wonderful cinematography and outstanding performances all around.
Sherlock holmes is the name given to the itv tv series of sherlock holmes adaptations produced by british television company granada television between 1984 and 1994, with the first two series bearing the title the adventures of sherlock holmes on screen and being followed by subsequent subseries bearing the titles of other short story collections by arthur conan doyle. And while the film failed to live up to the prestige of its predecessor series, there was no question cushing fit the detective like a sequined glove. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details may not fully reflect the modified file. The masks of death sherlock holmes and the masks of death quotes. Sherlock holmes 1984 tv series wikipedia republished. The film followed sherlocks early life and his first meeting with john watson as. In the second film hes an actual participating character. The sherlock holmes society has a current membership of almost 1,200 people from all over the world, and many of them spend their free time reenacting the key moments of their heros life.
The first holmes film in the universal series to steer clear of overt ww ii propagandaalthough still set in contemporary timessherlock holmes faces death begins as dr. The return of sherlock holmes is a 1905 collection of sherlock holmes stories, originally published in 19031904, by arthur conan doyle. Sherlock holmes in the great murder mystery is a 1908 american silent film produced by crescent film company, new york, directed by early film pioneer, fred j. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death 1984 roy ward. The plot was easy to follow despite its sudden turn. As time went on conan doyle found himself more closely identified with sherlock holmes to the exclusion of his other works. By in large all the actors helped drive the plot along quite nicely.
The masks of death sherlock holmes and the masks of death 1984. Best movies like sherlock holmes and the masks of death. He returned to the role in 1984 for the film the masks of death. By clicking on the title of each episode, you will find a summary of the adventure, a commentary on the episode, the full casting and a gallery with portraits of the performers and some typical scenes. Sherlock holmes and his fight to the death bbc news. If the file has been modified from its original state, some details may not fully reflect the. Sherlock holmes murder mystery in which the sleuth comes out of retirement to tackle one last case. When holmes downey and watson law interrupt a dark occult ritual and save a woman from being sacrificed, they find that the culprit is lord. Watson john mills ponder cases in which the victims seem to have been scared to death. Wikizero sherlock holmes in the great murder mystery. In 1984 they once more rose to the occasion by giving peter cushing one last. Death mask 1984 full movie download full hd youtube. This film is not currently playing on mubi but 30 other great films are.
Sherlock holmes and the masks of death, 80s movie poster. Film and tv adaptations the unofficial sherlockian. Overall id say the mask of death was a pretty decent film to sit down and watch. The masks of death is a 1984 british madefortelevision mystery film directed by roy ward baker and starring peter cushing as sherlock holmes and john mills as doctor watson. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death 1984 holmes peter cushing and dr. Sherlock holmes and the masks of death tv is a film directed by roy ward. The masks of death wikipedia, the free encyclopedia the masks of death 1984 is a sherlock holmes film directed by roy ward baker and starring peter cushing as the sleuth and john mills as doctor watson. The film was released on 27 november 1908 and is an adaptation of edgar allan poes short story the murders in the rue morgue 1841, which is considered the first detective story, though the plot was altered to include. The masks of death is a real coming together of classics. Twentyseven years after hound of the baskervilles 1959, peter cushing makes a belated return to the role of sherlock holmes in the madefortelevision masks of death. During wwii several murders occur at a convalescent home where dr. Bbc in highlyanticipated scenes, fans waiting for the solution to sherlock s death plunge riddle seemed to get.
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