1962

1h 23m

5.5(53 votes)

Drama

Mystery

Thriller

Overview

Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson embark on a search for Cleopatra's ancient necklace, which has been stolen.

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19 members

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Christopher Lee

Sherlock Holmes

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Thorley Walters

Dr. Watson

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Hans Söhnker

Moriarty

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Hans Nielsen

Cooper

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Senta Berger

Ellen

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Ivan Desny

Paul

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Wolfgang Lukschy

Peter

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Leon Askin

Charles

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Edith Schultze-Westrum

Mrs. Hudson

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Bruno W. Pantel

Auctioneer

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Heinrich Gies

Buyer

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Bernard Lajarrige

French

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Linda Sini

Prostitute

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Roland Armontel

Physician

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Max Strassberg

Johnny

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Danièle Argence

Librarian

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Franco Giacobini

Collector

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Waldemar Frahm

Butler

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Rena Horten

Emily

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