The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case

The Sign of Four: Sherlock Holmes' Greatest Case

NR 1932 · 77 min · ★ 4.8 · Mystery, Thriller, Romance, Crime, Action

A young woman turns to Holmes for protection when she's menaced by an escaped killer seeking missing treasure. However, when the woman is kidnapped, Holmes and Watson must penetrate the city's criminal underworld to find her.

Directed by Graham Cutts · Written by W.P. Lipscomb

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