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Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century

1987, Russian. Directed by Igor Maslennikov.

This film version was released before the premiere of the full two-part television version (The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Approaches). In this version the entire plot of the story Bruce-Partington Drawings was deleted.

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2h 29m
Post-credits
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Language
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Released
1 April 1987
Original title
Шерлок Холмс в XX веке
Country
Soviet Union
Written by
Igor Maslennikov
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What Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century is based on

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century is based on The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb, an 1892 novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Second Stain, a 1904 novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, a 1908 novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, and His Last Bow, a 1917 novel by Arthur Conan Doyle.

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What should I watch before Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century?

Watch The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 2 (1981), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra (1983), The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra - Part 1 (1983), and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra - Part 2 (1983) first, plus 6 earlier titles listed on this page.

What comes after Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century?

Next in the series: The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Begins - Part 1 (1988) and The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Twentieth Century Begins - Part 2 (1988).

Is Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century worth watching?

Our verdict is Worth the Hype: Clear your evening for this. It scores 7.1/10 from 56 TMDB viewer ratings.

How long is Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century?

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century runs 149 minutes (2h 29m).

Does Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century have a post-credits scene?

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Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century isn’t streaming on any OTT platform in India yet; it released on 1 April 1987. (Checked 13 November 2026.)

What movies are like Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century?

If you liked Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century, try The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Hound of the Baskervilles - Part 1, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: Mortal Fight, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson: The Treasures of Agra.

Who directed Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century?

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century (1987) was directed by Igor Maslennikov and stars Vasiliy Livanov, Vitali Solomin, Rina Zelyonaya.

What is Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century based on?

Sherlock Holmes in the 20th Century is based on The Adventure of the Engineer's Thumb, an 1892 novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Second Stain, a 1904 novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, The Adventure of the Bruce-Partington Plans, a 1908 novel by Arthur Conan Doyle, and His Last Bow, a 1917 novel by Arthur Conan Doyle.

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