Pursuit to Algiers (1945): cast, story & where to watch
1945 · Film · ★ 6.7
Released in 1945, Pursuit to Algiers is a drama, crime, adventure and mystery film directed by Roy William Neill, running about 65 minutes.
What it’s about. After the King of Ruthenia has been assassinated, Holmes and Watson are engaged to escort his son to Europe via Algiers, aboard a transatlantic ocean liner which also carries a number of suspicious persons, any of whom may be involved in a plot to also assassinate him.
Who’s in it. Pursuit to Algiers stars Basil Rathbone as Sherlock Holmes, Nigel Bruce as Doctor Watson, Marjorie Riordan as Sheila Woodbury and Rosalind Ivan as Agatha Dunham, among others.
How it landed. With an audience score of 6.7/10, Pursuit to Algiers has drawn a solid, mixed-to-positive response.
Where to watch. Streaming options change often. See the full, country-by-country breakdown on our where to watch Pursuit to Algiers page.
If you liked it. Fans of Pursuit to Algiers tend to enjoy The Shawshank Redemption, The Godfather, Schindler's List and The Godfather Part II.
Frequently asked
- Where can I watch Pursuit to Algiers (1945)?
- Streaming, rental and purchase options for Pursuit to Algiers change frequently. Check our where-to-watch page for the latest availability in your country.
- Is Pursuit to Algiers worth watching?
- Pursuit to Algiers holds an audience score of 6.7 out of 10, and is a strong pick if you enjoy drama, crime, adventure and mystery. Reactions are mixed, so it may depend on taste.
- Who stars in Pursuit to Algiers?
- Pursuit to Algiers stars Basil Rathbone, Nigel Bruce, Marjorie Riordan, Rosalind Ivan and Morton Lowry.
- When was Pursuit to Algiers released?
- Pursuit to Algiers was released in 1945, with a runtime of about 65 minutes.