The Masks of Death
1984, English. Directed by Roy Ward Baker.
The last adventure of Sherlock Holmes.
Sherlock Holmes has retired. But when MacDonald asks him to take on another case, he says yes. There have been some mysterious murders, and there are no visible causes for the deaths. At the same time Holmes gets this case, Graf Udo Von Felseck gives him another case: find a young and missing prince to prevent war between Germany and England. But Von Felseck is not as honest as he seems...
- Runtime
- 1h 18m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Roy Ward BakerDirector
- Peter CushingSherlock Holmes
- John MillsDr. John H. Watson / Narrator
- Anne BaxterIrene Adler / Mrs. Norton
- Ray MillandHome Secretary
- Anton DiffringGraf Udo Von Felseck
- Gordon JacksonInspector Alec MacDonald
- Marcus GilbertAnton Von Felseck
- Susan PenhaligonMiss Derwent
- Jenny LairdMrs. Hudson
- Russell HunterAlfred Coombs
- James CossinsFrederick Bains
- Eric DodsonLord Claremont
Details
- Released
- 23 December 1984
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- N.J. Crisp
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What The Masks of Death is based on
The Masks of Death is adapted from a novel.
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The Masks of Death isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 13 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Masks of Death?
If you liked The Masks of Death, try Dead Man's Folly, Sherlock: Case of Evil, The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Who directed The Masks of Death?
The Masks of Death (1984) was directed by Roy Ward Baker and stars Peter Cushing, John Mills, Anne Baxter.
What is The Masks of Death based on?
The Masks of Death is adapted from a novel.