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Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes (2000)

Movie ★ 8.0 104 min

Crime Mystery Drama History

Arthur Conan Doyle reveals the story behind Sherlock Holmes and his mysteries by telling about Dr. Joseph Bell, from whom he drew his inspiration, after meeting him as a medical student in Edinburgh. This TV movie served as the pilot for the later released minisseries Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes produced by the BBC. The series then picks up with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's time as a general practitioner in Southsea, solving mysteries with the help of his mentor, Dr Joseph Bell, who is still based in Edinburgh.

David Pirie Writer Paul Seed Director

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Released
January 5, 2000
Runtime
104 min
IMDb
tt0212903
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Cast

Ian Richardson Ian Richardson Dr. Joseph Bell Robin Laing Robin Laing Arthur Conan Doyle Dolly Wells Dolly Wells Elspeth Scott Charles Dance Charles Dance Sir Henry Carlyle Alec Newman Alec Newman Thomas Neill

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Frequently asked questions

What is Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes about?
Arthur Conan Doyle reveals the story behind Sherlock Holmes and his mysteries by telling about Dr. Joseph Bell, from whom he drew his inspiration, after meeting him as a medical student in Edinburgh. This TV movie served as the pilot for the later released minisseries Murder Rooms: Mysteries of the Real Sherlock Holmes produced by the BBC. The series then picks up with Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's time as a general practitioner in Southsea, solving mysteries with the help of his mentor, Dr Joseph Bell, who is still based in Edinburgh.
Who directed Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes?
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes was directed by Paul Seed.
Who stars in Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes?
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes stars Ian Richardson, Robin Laing, Dolly Wells, Charles Dance.
When was Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes released?
Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes is a 2000 crime, mystery, drama, history film.
Where can I watch Murder Rooms: The Dark Beginnings of Sherlock Holmes?
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