Monday Morning Maybe

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The Master Blackmailer

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1992 | 107 min | Thriller, Drama, Crime, Mystery, TV Movie

Monday Morning Maybeearly rating

Why it’s a Monday Morning Maybe

With a box office flop and almost no lasting buzz, this one could be a tough watch. Keep your phone handy.

Based on critics, audiences, awards, box office and buzz. Details below.

Is it for you?

Who'll love it
Made for crime-drama fans and anyone who likes to be kept guessing. If you loved Sherlock: The Abominable Bride or Match Point, start here.
The mood
Tense, dark and gritty.
The pace
Takes its time with its characters, at 1 hr 47 min.
What might put you off
Nothing much for most grown-ups.

For years, a blackmailer has been preying on the weaknesses of others throughout London. When Holmes hears of the utter misery this mystery man is creating, he adopts a campaign to thwart his evil scheming. The campaign astonishes Dr. Watson by its strangeness and finds Holmes falling in love.

How it earned its rating

  • CriticsNot counted

    Not enough reviews on record yet

  • AudiencesNot counted

    Not measured yet: not enough ratings

  • AwardsNot counted

    No major awards or nominations

  • Reach & staying powerWeak

    Streaming release that reached a small audience so far

  • Buzz & cultural impactWeak

    Not enough engagement data yet

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Cast & crew

Directed by Peter Hammond

  • Jeremy BrettSherlock Holmes
  • Edward HardwickeDr. John Watson
  • Robert HardyCharles Augustus Milverton
  • Norma WestLady Diana Swinstead
  • Gwen Ffrangcon DaviesThe dowager
  • Colin JeavonsInspector Lestrade
  • Serena GordonLady Eva Blackwell
  • Rosalie WilliamsMrs Hudson
  • Sophie ThompsonAgatha
  • Nickolas GraceBertrand