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Young Sherlock Holmes

Young Sherlock Holmes

Before a lifetime of adventure, they lived the adventure of a lifetime.

19856.71h 49m

Overview

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.

Directed by Barry Levinson
Written by Arthur Conan Doyle, Chris Columbus
Produced by Mark Johnson, Henry Winkler, Roger Birnbaum
Box OfficeBudget: $18.0MRevenue: $63.7M

Top Cast

Nicholas Rowe

Nicholas Rowe

Sherlock Holmes

Alan Cox

Alan Cox

John Watson

Sophie Ward

Sophie Ward

Elizabeth Hardy

Anthony Higgins

Anthony Higgins

Professor Rathe

Susan Fleetwood

Susan Fleetwood

Mrs. Dribb

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Det. Sgt. Lestrade

M

Matthew Ryan

Dudley's Friend

E

Earl Rhodes

Dudley

Freddie Jones

Freddie Jones

Chester Cragwitch

Patrick Newell

Patrick Newell

Bentley Booster

Themes & Keywords

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About Young Sherlock Holmes

Young Sherlock Holmes is a mystery, adventure, thriller film released in 1985 exploring themes of school friend, london, england, religion and supernatural, murder, aftercreditsstinger, sherlock holmes. Directed by Barry Levinson, it stars Nicholas Rowe, Alan Cox, Sophie Ward. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson meet as boys in an English Boarding school. Holmes is known for his deductive ability even as a youth, amazing his classmates with his abilities. When they discover a plot to murder a series of British business men by an Egyptian cult, they move to stop it.

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