A Study in Terror
1965 · Movie · NR · 95 min · ★ 6.2 · 39% critics
After a string of brutal killings in Whitechapel, a brilliant detective follows a trail of tiny clues through pubs, hospitals, pawn shops, and grand homes. As the case widens, the search for the murderer uncovers a murky mix of fear, class tension, and Victorian intrigue.
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Details
- Years
- 1965
- Release date
- 1965-10-01
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
- Runtime
- 95 min
- Critic score
- 39/100
- TMDB rating
- 6.2/10 (75 votes)
About
You’ll likely enjoy this if you like Sherlock Holmes mysteries with a darker edge and moody period atmosphere, especially if The Hound of the Baskervilles appeals to you; Not for you if you want strict historical realism or nonstop action.
Pros: strong Victorian atmosphere; engaging detective premise; solid lead performance | Cons: crowded cast; talky stretches; uneven suspense
Themes
- jack the ripper
- sherlock holmes
Cast & crew
John Neville
as Sherlock Holmes
Donald Houston
as Doctor Watson
John Fraser
as Lord Carfax
Anthony Quayle
as Doctor Murray
Barbara Windsor
as Annie Chapman
Adrienne Corri
as Angela
Frank Finlay
as Inspector Lestrade
Judi Dench
as Sally
Barry Jones
as Duke of Shires
Robert Morley
as Mycroft Holmes
Directed by James Hill