A Study in Terror

Director: James H. Hill James H. Hill

Overview

In A Study in Terror the ever popular Sherlock Holmes and his companion Dr. Watson search for the Victorian serial killerJack the Ripper in this well-made and exciting mystery produced, written and directed by James Hill. In this adaptation of the popular character created by Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, Holmes (John Neville) aided by Dr. Watson (Donald Houston) and his brother Mycroft (Robert Morley) are called in to help catch the crazed killer of prostitutes. This film combines all the elements beloved by fans of Sherlock Holmes resulting in a satisfying and well-acted mystery. John Neville is good as the cool, logical Holmes and Robert Morley adds a nice dash of humor to liven up the story. A Study in Terror is highly recommended for fans of Sherlock Holmes and should be enjoyed by any viewer who loves vintage mysteries.

Product Details

Release Date:	04/03/2018
UPC:	0683904633132
Original Release:	1966
Source:	Sony Pictures Home
Sound:	[stereo]

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits

John Neville	Sherlock Holmes
Donald Houston	Dr. John H. Watson
John Fraser	Lord Edward Carfax
Anthony Quayle	Dr. Murray
Robert Morley	Mycroft Holmes
Barbara Windsor	Annie Chapman
Adrienne Corri	Angela
Frank Finlay	Inspector Lestrade
Judi Dench	Sally
Charles Regnier	Joseph Beck
Cecil Parker	Prime Minister
Georgia Brown	Saloon Singer
Barry Jones	Duke of Shires
Terry Downes	Chunky
Dudley Foster	Home Secretary
Peter Carsten	Max Steiner
Christiane Maybach	Polly Nichols
Kay Walsh	Cathy Eddowes
John Cairney	Michael Osborne
Edina Ronay	Mary Kelly
Avis Bunnage	Landlady
Barbara Leake	Mrs. Hudson
Norma Foster	Liz Stride
Patrick Newell	P.C. Benson
Donna White	1st Streetwalker

Technical Credits

Derek Ford

Donald Ford

James H. Hill	Director
Desmond Dickinson	Cinematographer
Derek Ford	Screenwriter
Donald Ford	Screenwriter
Henry Lester	Producer
Motley	Costumes/Costume Designer
Henry Richardson	Editor
John Scott	Score Composer
Tom Smith	Makeup
Wally Veevers	Special Effects
Alexander Vetchinsky	Production Designer
Sam Waynberg	Associate Producer