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Young Sherlock Holmes (Pyramid of Fear) (1985)
Front Cover Actor Back Cover
Nicholas Rowe Sherlock Holmes
Alan Cox John Watson
Sophie Ward Elizabeth Hardy
Anthony Higgins Professor Rathe a.k.a Eh Tar
Susan Fleetwood Mrs. Dribb
Freddie Jones Cragwitch
Nigel Stock Waxflatter
Michael Hordern Older Watson (voice)
Movie Details
Genre Action; Adventure; Family; Kids; Mystery; Suspense
Director Barry Levinson
Producer Mark Johnson; Henry Winkler
Writer Arthur Conan Doyle; Chris Columbus
Photography Stephen Goldblatt
Musician Bruce Broughton
Studio Paramount Pictures
Type Theater
Language English
MPAA Rating PG-13
Running Time 108 mins
Country British-U.S.
Color Color
IMDb Rating 6.4
Plot
What would have happened if Sherlock Homes and Dr. Watson had met as schoolboys? Why, the solution is elementary. Nothing but adventure! And that's just what director Barry Levinson (Diner, Rain Man, Bandits) gives us in this special-effects spectacular that sends the super-sleuth on his very first case!

When a plague of bizarre, puzzling murders grip London, young Holmes and his new found friend Watson find themselves unwittingly entangled in the dark mystery. So, "the game is afoot!" And the budding detective is off on an adventure to solve the most amazing case of his most extraordinary career!
Personal Details
10 Point Ranking 5
Owner Bruce
Current Value $7.29
Leonard Maltin xx
USCCB Rating A-II
Links DVD Empire
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Product Details
Edition Widescreen Collection
Format DVD
Region Region 1
Screen Ratio Widescreen 1.85:1 Color (Anamorphic)
Subtitles English
Notes
Some nightmare sequences may frighten young children.