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The Eligible Bachelor

1993-02-03 · 101 min · ★ 6.7

Thriller · Crime · Mystery · TV Movie · Fantasy

Sherlock Holmes' problem with disturbing dreams proves to be both an impediment and an aid in the search for a missing woman.

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Directors
Peter Hammond
Production companies
Granada Television, GBH
Countries
United Kingdom
Status
Released

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Jeremy BrettJeremy BrettSherlock Holmes
Edward HardwickeEdward HardwickeDr. John Watson
Simon WilliamsSimon WilliamsRobert St. Simon
Paris JeffersonParis JeffersonHatty Doran
Joanna McCallumFlora Millar
Geoffrey BeeversGeoffrey BeeversInsp. Montgomery
Anna Calder-MarshallAnna Calder-MarshallLady Helena / Agnes Northcote
Heather ChasenHeather ChasenLady Amelia
Bob SessionsBob SessionsAloysius Doran
Rosalie WilliamsRosalie WilliamsMrs. Hudson
Mary EllisMary EllisLady Florence
Phillada SewellLady Mary
Elspeth MarchLady Blanche
Myles HoyleThomas Floutier
Bruce MyersBruce MyersGallagher
Robin HartOswald
Peter GravesPeter GravesGeorge Tidy
Peter WarnockMoulton
Don BlaylockButler
Vincent WorthStage Doorkeeper

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