Thriller ·Drama ·Crime ·Mystery ·TV Movie · United Kingdom · 1992 · 1h 47m

The Master Blackmailer

Director

Cast

Jeremy Brett as Sherlock Holmes Edward Hardwicke as Dr. John Watson Robert Hardy as Charles Augustus Milverton Norma West as Lady Diana Swinstead Gwen Ffrangcon Davies as The dowager Colin Jeavons as Inspector Lestrade

Crew

David Odd — Director of Photography Clive Maltby — Editor Patrick Gowers — Original Music Composer Jeremy Paul — Writer Arthur Conan Doyle — Novel June Wyndham-Davies — Producer

Synopsis

For years, a blackmailer has been preying on the weaknesses of others throughout London. When Holmes hears of the utter misery this mystery man is creating, he adopts a campaign to thwart his evil scheming. The campaign astonishes Dr. Watson by its strangeness and finds Holmes falling in love.

Mood & Themes

london, england

Key Collaborators

Peter Hammond Director David Odd Director of Photography Clive Maltby Editor Patrick Gowers Original Music Composer Jeremy Paul Writer Arthur Conan Doyle Novel June Wyndham-Davies Producer Chris Truelove Production Design Esther Dean Costume Design

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