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Feature film — 1985

Young Sherlock Holmes (1985)

6.81h 49mMystery — Adventure — Thriller

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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Amblin Entertainment / Paramount Pictures

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Director: Barry Levinson

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Cast & crew

Nicholas Rowe as Sherlock Holmes

Nicholas Rowe

Sherlock Holmes

Alan Cox as John Watson

Alan Cox

John Watson

Sophie Ward as Elizabeth Hardy

Sophie Ward

Elizabeth Hardy

Anthony Higgins as Professor Rathe

Anthony Higgins

Professor Rathe

Susan Fleetwood as Mrs. Dribb

Susan Fleetwood

Mrs. Dribb

Roger Ashton-Griffiths as Det. Sgt. Lestrade

Roger Ashton-Griffiths

Det. Sgt. Lestrade

M

Matthew Ryan

Dudley's Friend

E

Earl Rhodes

Dudley

Freddie Jones as Chester Cragwitch

Freddie Jones

Chester Cragwitch

Patrick Newell as Bentley Booster

Patrick Newell

Bentley Booster

Nadim Sawalha as Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner

Nadim Sawalha

Khasek - Lower Nile Tavern Owner

Nigel Stock as Rupert T. Waxflatter

Nigel Stock

Rupert T. Waxflatter

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