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The Hound of the Baskervilles

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The Hound of the Baskervilles
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NR,1hr 24min
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1978
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MGM
Synopsis: The concept behind the 1977 Hound of the Baskervilles involved having "underground" director Paul Morrissey bring an irreverent slant to the original Sherlock Holmes mystery. The film thus casts Peter Cook and Dudley Moore as Holmes and Watson, with such reliable British performers as Terry-Thomas, Joan Greenwood, Denholm Elliott, Hugh Griffith, Spike Milligan, and Roy Kinnear in cameos. Producer Michael White took on the project; it mirrored his previous experience of combining spoofery and fidelity ... Full Synopsis
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Watching The Hound of the Baskervilles is, to put it lightly, a chore, and one that should be avoided at all costs. Even fans of stars Dudley Moore and Peter Cook, or of its delightful supporting cast, are well advised to steer clear, as Hound is a dog through and through. It's hard to know exactly where to place the blame for this fiasco, but director Paul Morrissey is as good a place to start as ... Full Review
Featured Cast
Sherlock Holmes
Dr.Watson/Mr. Spiggot/Mrs. Ada Holmes
Stapleton
Beryl Stapleton
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