Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century

1987 · 149 min · ★ 7.1 · Mystery, Crime, Adventure, TV Movie

This film version was released before the premiere of the full two-part television version (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Approaches). In this version the entire plot of the story Bruce-Partington Drawings was deleted.

Directed by Igor Maslennikov · Written by Igor Maslennikov

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Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: AcquaintanceSherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Acquaintance · 1980
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7.71980
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Dr. Watson, who served in the English armed forces and was in the Afghan war, retires and returns to his homeland, in England. Since the financial situation of the doctor is very precarious, his long-time friend Mr. Stamford offers him to rent a room in the house at 221-B Baker Street, which is rented by an elderly lady - Mrs. Hudson. The second rented room is already occupied by another gentleman - the mysterious Mr. Sherlock Holmes. Holmes makes an ambiguous impression on Watson. He conducts complex chemical experiments with blood, plays the violin, has the deepest knowledge about cigar ash, London dirt and criminal law, but at the same time demonstrates complete ignorance of well-known truths (for example, the fact that the Earth revolves around the Sun), does not read fiction, as well as books on history and philosophy. At the same time, very strange visitors constantly come to Holmes, and on the table he has portraits of personalities of a disgusting appearance.
Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Bloody InscriptionSherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Bloody Inscription · 1980
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Holmes receives a message from Inspector Gregson about a strange case in an abandoned house on Brixton Road: the body of an elderly American was found there, and the word "Revenge" is written in blood on the wall.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: King of BlackmailersThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: King of Blackmailers · 1980
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After upsetting the criminal underground in 'the Master Blackmailer' case, Sherlock Holmes has to face his archenemy: Prof. Moriarty.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Hunting the TigerThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Hunting the Tiger · 1980
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Dr. Watson executes Sherlock Holmes' will, who faced death after exposing Moriarty and his gang in the previous episode.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the BaskervillesThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles · 1981
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When Sir Charles Baskerville is found dead in his country house, Dr James Mortimer asks Sherlock Holmes for help to save Sir Henry Baskerville, the only known heir, from the curse that haunts Baskerville family.
The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 1The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 1 · 1981
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The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of AgraThe Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra · 1983
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