The first part of the Soviet series of television films based on the stories of Arthur Conan Doyle about Sherlock Holmes, filmed in 1979. The film consists of two parts and was filmed based on the story "The Speckled Band" (1st part "The Acquaintance") and the novella "A Study in Scarlet" (beginning of the 1st part and the 2nd part "Bloody Inscription").

Vasiliy Livanovas Sherlock Holmes
Vitali Solominas Dr. Watson
Rina Zelyonayaas Mrs. Hudson
Mariya Solominaas Helen Stoner/Julia Stoner
Gennadiy Bogachyovas Stamford
Fyodor Odinokovas Grimesby Roylott
Boryslav Brondukovas Inspector Lestrade
Igor Dmitrievas Inspector Gregson
Nikolai Karachentsovas Jefferson Hope
Viktor Aristovas Joseph Stangerson
Yuli Dunsky
Valeri Frid
Vladimir Dashkevich