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Cast
Robert Stephens
as Sherlock Holmes
Colin Blakely
as Dr. John Watson
Geneviève Page
as Gabrielle Valadon
Christopher Lee
as Mycroft Holmes
Tamara Toumanova
as Madame Petrova
Clive Revill
as Nikolai Rogozhin
Irene Handl
as Mrs. Hudson
Mollie Maureen
as Queen Victoria
Stanley Holloway
as Gravedigger
Catherine Lacey
as Woman in Wheelchair
Movie Info & Details
Release Year1970
Runtime2h 05m
LanguageGerman
CertificationPG-13
GenresAdventure, Mystery, Crime
Votes342
DirectorBilly Wilder
WritersBilly Wilder, I. A. L. Diamond
TypeFeature Film
Rating6.8 out of 10
Cast10 credited
Also Known AsThe Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
About The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
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, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes leans on a strong ensemble — Robert Stephens, Colin Blakely, Geneviève Page — to carry a story that balances spectacle with character.
The film landed with audiences for its craft and performances, and remains one of the most talked-about adventure titles of 1970.
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