The Master Blackmailer
1992, English. Directed by Peter Hammond.
For years, a blackmailer has been preying on the weaknesses of others throughout London. When Holmes hears of the utter misery this mystery man is creating, he adopts a campaign to thwart his evil scheming. The campaign astonishes Dr. Watson by its strangeness and finds Holmes falling in love.
- Runtime
- 1h 47m
- Post-credits
- None listed
- Language
- English
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Cast & crew
- Peter HammondDirector
- Jeremy BrettSherlock Holmes
- Edward HardwickeDr. John Watson
- Robert HardyCharles Augustus Milverton
- Norma WestLady Diana Swinstead
- Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesThe dowager
- Colin JeavonsInspector Lestrade
- Serena GordonLady Eva Blackwell
- Rosalie WilliamsMrs Hudson
- Sophie ThompsonAgatha
- Nickolas GraceBertrand
- Sarah McVicarThe Hon. Charlotte Miles
- David MallinsonColonel Dorking
Details
- Released
- 2 February 1992
- Country
- United Kingdom
- Written by
- Jeremy Paul
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What The Master Blackmailer is based on
The Master Blackmailer is based on Sherlock Holmes, a television series.
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Sherlock Holmes
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The Master Blackmailer: quick answers
What should I watch before The Master Blackmailer?
Watch The Sign of Four (1987) and The Hound of the Baskervilles (1988) first.
What comes after The Master Blackmailer?
Next in the series: The Eligible Bachelor (1993) and The Last Vampyre (1993).
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How long is The Master Blackmailer?
The Master Blackmailer runs 107 minutes (1h 47m).
Does The Master Blackmailer have a post-credits scene?
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Which OTT platform is The Master Blackmailer on?
The Master Blackmailer isn’t on a subscription OTT platform in India, but you can rent it or buy it online. (Checked 9 November 2026.)
What movies are like The Master Blackmailer?
If you liked The Master Blackmailer, try Sherlock: The Abominable Bride, Aurora Teagarden Mysteries: A Very Foul Play, Miss Marple: They Do It with Mirrors.
Who directed The Master Blackmailer?
The Master Blackmailer (1992) was directed by Peter Hammond and stars Jeremy Brett, Edward Hardwicke, Robert Hardy.
What is The Master Blackmailer based on?
The Master Blackmailer is based on Sherlock Holmes, a television series.