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Cast
Joaquim de Almeida
as Sherlock Holmes
Anthony O'Donnell
as Dr Watson
Letícia Sabatella
as Esperidiana
Cláudia Abreu
as Baroness Maria Luiza
Cláudio Marzo
as Dom Pedro II
Maria de Medeiros
as Sarah Bernhardt
Marco Nanini
as Mello Pimenta
Thalma de Freitas
as Ana Candelária
Caco Ciocler
as Miguel Lara
Marcello Antony
as Marquês de Sales
Movie Info & Details
Release Year2001
Runtime2h 04m
LanguageFrench
CertificationNR
GenresMystery, Comedy, Crime
Votes42
DirectorMiguel Faria Jr.
WritersMiguel Faria Jr., Marcos Bernstein, Patrícia Melo
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.4 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Xango from Baker Street
About The Xango from Baker Street
Rio de Janeiro, 1886. A precious Stradivarius violin presented to Emperor Dom Pedro II is stolen. Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson are called to solve the case.
Directed by Miguel Faria Jr., The Xango from Baker Street leans on a strong ensemble — Joaquim de Almeida, Anthony O'Donnell, Letícia Sabatella — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about mystery titles of 2001.
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