The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1970, Adventure/Comedy, 2h 5m
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A bored Sherlock Holmes (Robert Stephens) meets Madame Petrova (Tamara Toumanova), a famed ballerina, who tries to seduce him, hoping that their child will have her body and his brains. He manages to extract himself from her grasp, using Dr. Watson (Colin Blakely) as a decoy. Then he and the doctor head for Loch Ness in search of the missing husband of Gabrielle Valladon (Genevieve Page). While there, they meet Sherlock's brother, Mycroft (Christopher Lee), who aids them in solving the mystery.
Cast & Crew
Robert Stephens
Sherlock Holmes
Sherlock Holmes
Colin Blakely
Dr.John H. Watson
Dr.John H. Watson
Geneviève Page
Ilse von Hoffmanstal, aka Gabrielle Valladon
Ilse von Hoffmanstal, aka Gabrielle Valladon
Irene Handl
Mrs. Hudson
Mrs. Hudson
Stanley Holloway
Gravedigger
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Christopher Lee
Mycroft Holmes
Mycroft Holmes
Critic Reviews for The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Audience Reviews for The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
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Jun 01, 2016There have been many Sherlock Holmes films, but this is one of the best thanks to Wilder and a flawless lead performance by Stephens.Marcus W Super Reviewer
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Jan 22, 2016A different take on the myth if Sherlock Holmes. In this he is all too human: a drug addict, a homosexual, and not even too swift as a detective. At least the film is accomplished with talent, but it leaves a disquieting feeling of dissatisfaction seeing a heroic figure fail so many ways. The character one is lead to empathize with the most with loses at the end ... most irregular. Watch at your own peril.Kevin M. W Super Reviewer
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Apr 13, 2013It seems like Billy Wilder can do no wrong when it comes to filmmaking; "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" stands out as his most supremely underrated work. A film of wonderful performances, offbeat humor and intriguing mystery, "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" unfolds at a very deliberate pace, taking close to forty minutes to actually get started. Robert Stephens and Colin Blakely give us without question the best cinematic representation of the flamboyant detective and his knowledgeable companion, each delivering lively, nuanced performances. It has been said that "The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes" was originally intended to run close to around three hours long, but due to studio interference, it was cut down and excess footage was lost. What a shame: there's no telling how grand that three hour version might have been.Stephen E Super Reviewer
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Sep 10, 2012As a huge Sherlock Holmes fan I really had high hopes for this one. Major disappointment. The cast was fine, the overall concept was interesting, the script was fair, and the result was the equivalent of a gay Sherlock Holmes SNL skit stretched to over 2 hours. I'm somewhat baffled at these critical reviews.Sunil J Super Reviewer
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