Peter Sasdy (born May 27, 1935) is a British film and TV director. As well as numerous TV credits, notably the Nigel Kneale-scripted The Stone Tape (1972), he directed several horror films for Hammer, including Taste the Blood of Dracula (1969), Countess Dracula (1971) and Hands of the Ripper (1971). He directed Pia Zadora in the cult classic The Lonely Lady (1983), for which he earned a Razzie Award for Best Director. From 1985 to 1987 he directed the Thames TV production of The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13 3/4.
Peter Sasdy has 29 screen credits in a career dating back to 1964. Their work spans 3 cinematic universes — most prominently Sherlock Holmes (Christopher Lee) Collection - Sherlock Holmes: The Golden Years with 1 titles. Signature works include Ending Up, The Secret Diary of Adrian Mole Aged 13¾, The Lonely Lady. Explore the interactive character relationship maps on each title page to trace how their roles connect across franchises.
Universe traveler — spans 3 universes
