Hands of a Murderer
1990, English. Directed by Stuart Orme.
Can Sherlock Holmes resist the ultimate challenge?
Sherlock Holmes must track down his nemesis, Professor Moriarty, after the villain kidnaps Holmes' brother, Mycroft. The evil doctor is forcing his captive to decode highly classified military documents.
- Runtime
- 1h 30m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
- Rated
- NR
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Hands of a Murderer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory, and Howdy in India.
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Cast & crew
- Stuart OrmeDirector
- Edward WoodwardSherlock Holmes
- John HillermanDr. John Watson
- Anthony AndrewsProf. James Moriarty
- Kim ThomsonSophie DeVere
- Peter JeffreyMycroft Holmes
- Warren ClarkeCol. Gould
- Terence LodgeInspector Lestrade
- Christopher FairbankJeremy Stubb
- Harry AudleyRichard Farrington
- David SibleyFinch
- John TordoffBerton
- Nickolas GraceOberstein
Details
- Released
- 16 May 1990
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Charles Edward Pogue
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Hands of a Murderer runs 90 minutes (1h 30m).
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Hands of a Murderer parents guide: is it suitable for kids?
Hands of a Murderer is rated NR in India. Check the rating guidance before watching with young children.
Which OTT platform is Hands of a Murderer on?
Hands of a Murderer is streaming on Amazon Prime Video, Shout! Factory, and Howdy in India. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like Hands of a Murderer?
If you liked Hands of a Murderer, try Burn Notice: The Fall of Sam Axe, Jack Hunter and the Star of Heaven, MacGyver: Trail to Doomsday.
Who directed Hands of a Murderer?
Hands of a Murderer (1990) was directed by Stuart Orme and stars Edward Woodward, John Hillerman, Anthony Andrews.