The Hound of the Baskervilles_
"Sir Arthur Conan Doyle would turn in his Harris Tweeds if he saw what Pete and Dud have done to his classic tale of old rubbish!"
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
Starring
Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Denholm Elliott
Updated Feb 16, 2026
WHERE TO WATCH
Prime Video
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DROPTHE_ GOSSIP
Cast
Dudley Moore →
Dudley Moore stars as Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player in The Hound of the Baskervilles.
Dudley Moore →
Year context
The Hound of the Baskervilles was released 48 years ago in 1978.
Overview
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
The Hound of the Baskervilles is a Comedy, Crime, Mystery film with a runtime of 1h 25m.
CAST (20)
Dudley Moore
Doctor Watson / Mr. Spiggot / Mrs. Ada Holmes / Piano Player
Peter Cook
Sherlock Holmes
Denholm Elliott
Stapleton
Joan Greenwood
Beryl Stapleton
Hugh Griffith
Frankland
Irene Handl
Mrs. Barrymore
Terry-Thomas
Dr. Mortimer
Max Wall
Arthur Barrymore
Kenneth Williams
Sir Henry Baskerville
Roy Kinnear
Selden the Axe Murderer
Dana Gillespie
Mary Frankland
Lucy Griffiths
Iris
Prunella Scales
Glynis
Ava Cadell
Marsha
Jessie Matthews
Mrs. Tinsdale
Spike Milligan
Policeman
Penelope Keith
Massage Receptionist
Anna Wing
Sausage and Mash Lady
Vivien Neves
Nun
Josephine Tewson
Nun
DETAILS
Release
Status
Released
Runtime
85 min (1h 25m)
Language
English
Country
Rating
4.3/10 (28 votes)
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is The Hound of the Baskervilles about?
When a nobleman is threatened by a family curse on his newly inherited estate, detective Sherlock Holmes is hired to investigate.
How long is The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles has a runtime of 85 minutes (1h 25m).
Who stars in The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The cast of The Hound of the Baskervilles includes Dudley Moore, Peter Cook, Denholm Elliott, Joan Greenwood, Hugh Griffith.
What is the rating of The Hound of the Baskervilles?
The Hound of the Baskervilles has a rating of 4.3 out of 10 based on 28 votes on TMDB.
GENRES (3)
Comedy
Crime
Mystery