The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Film - 1970 - Action & Adventure, Comedy, Crime

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 · Action & Adventure · Comedy · Crime

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

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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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87%
Tomatometer
3.49 / 5
14k ratings · Letterboxd
TMDB
6.8 / 10
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Details
TypeFilm
GenreAction & Adventure, Comedy, Crime
Runtime2h 5m
RatedM
Release1970-10-29
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