The Xango from Baker Street

The Xango from Baker Street

2001 · 124 min · ★ 6.3 · Mystery, Comedy, Crime, Horror

Rio de Janeiro, 1886. A precious Stradivarius violin presented to Emperor Dom Pedro II is stolen. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to solve the case.

Directed by Miguel Faria Jr. · Written by Patrícia Melo

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