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  • Rating: StarStar
  • Genre: Mystery
  • Movie Type: Detective Film
  • Themes: Star Detectives
  • Director: James H. Hill
  • Main Cast: John Neville, Donald Houston, John Fraser, Anthony Quayle, Robert Morley
  • Release Year: 1966
  • Country: UK/WG
  • Run Time: 94 minutes

Plot

In A Study in Terror the ever popular Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson search for the Victorian serial killerJack the Ripper in this well-made and exciting mystery produced, written and directed by James Hill. In this adaptation of the popular character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes (John Neville) aided by Dr. Watson (Donald Houston) and his brother Mycroft (Robert Morley) are called in to help catch the crazed killer of prostitutes. This film combines all the elements beloved by fans of Sherlock Holmes resulting in a satisfying and well-acted mystery. John Neville is good as the cool, logical Holmes and Robert Morley adds a nice dash of humor to liven up the story. A Study in Terror is highly recommended for fans of Sherlock Holmes and should be enjoyed by any viewer who loves vintage mysteries. ~ Linda Rasmussen, All Movie Guide

Cast


Barbara Windsor - Annie Chapman; Adrienne Corri - Angela; Frank Finlay - Inspector Lestrade; Judi Dench - Sally; Charles Regnier - Joseph Beck; Cecil Parker - Prime Minister; Georgia Brown - Saloon Singer; Barry Jones - Duke of Shires; Terry Downes - Chunky; Dudley Foster - Home Secretary; Peter Carsten - Max Steiner; Christiane Maybach - Polly Nichols; Kay Walsh - Cathy Eddowes; John Cairney - Michael Osborne; Edina Ronay - Mary Kelly; Avis Bunnage - Landlady; Barbara Leake - Mrs. Hudson; Norma Foster - Liz Stride; Patrick Newell - P.C. Benson; Donna White - 1st Streetwalker

Credit

Desmond Dickinson - Cinematographer; Derek Ford - Screenwriter; Donald Ford - Screenwriter; James H. Hill - Director; Henry Lester - Producer; Henry Richardson - Editor; John Scott - Composer (Music Score); Alexander Vetchinsky - Production Designer; Motley - Costume Designer; Wally Veevers - Special Effects; Tom Smith - Makeup
 
 
Wikipedia: A Study in Terror
A Study in Terror
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Directed by James Hill
Produced by Herman Cohen
Michael Klinger
Henry E. Lester
Written by Arthur Conan Doyle
Derek Ford
Donald Ford
Starring John Neville
Donald Houston
John Fraser
Anthony Quayle
Robert Morley
Barbara Windsor
Adrienne Corri
Music by John Scott
Cinematography Desmond Dickinson
Editing by Henry Richardson
Release date(s) 1965
Running time 95 min.
Language English
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A Study in Terror is a 1965 British thriller directed by James Hill.

It stars John Neville as Sherlock Holmes and Donald Houston as Dr. Watson. The supporting cast includes Frank Finlay as Inspector Lestrade, Robert Morley as Mycroft Holmes, John Fraser, Anthony Quayle, Judi Dench, Adrienne Corri, Cecil Parker and Barbara Windsor. It was filmed at Shepperton Studios, London, with some location work at Osterley House in Middlesex.

Synopsis

Although it is based on Conan Doyle's characters, the story is an original one, which has the famous detective on the trail of Jack the Ripper. In the dark alleys of nineteenth century London, the notorious Jack the Ripper committed a series of gruesome murders. The story of A Study in Terror challenges Sherlock Holmes to solve these horrific crimes. This leads Holmes through a trail of aristocracy, blackmail, and family insanity. Unlike Scotland Yard, and the real-life story, Holmes exposes the identity of the Ripper.

Post-release History

In 1966, the film was novelized by Ellery Queen and Paul W. Fairman. The novelization is unusual in that it adds a framing story wherein Ellery Queen reads a manuscript that re-tells the actions of the film. The framing story was written by Ellery Queen and the novelization of the film itself by Fairman.

The Holmes-Ripper idea was later taken up in Murder by Decree (1978), in which Frank Finlay reprised his role as Lestrade.

Soundtrack

"A Study in Terror" (1965) composed by John Scott conducting the Hollywood Symphony Orchestra (HSO 333)

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