The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Film - 1970 - Comedy, Crime, Mystery & Thriller

The story

When a bored Sherlock eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon following an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.

Directed by

Billy Wilder

Starring

Robert Stephens, Colin Blakely, Geneviève Page, Christopher Lee, Tamara Toumanova, Clive Revill

Ratings

IMDb 7 out of 10

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Film · 1970 · Comedy · Crime · Mystery & Thriller

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

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The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes shares real DNA with Hugo; stars Christopher Lee, who you rate.

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The story

When a bored Sherlock eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon following an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.

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IMDb
7 / 10
15k votes
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Tomatometer
3.49 / 5
14k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.8 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreComedy, Crime, Mystery & Thriller
Runtime2h 5m
RatedM
Release1970-10-29
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