
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
PG-13“Anything But Elementary.”
1970·125 min·Released
Studio: Compton Films, Phalanx Productions, Sir Nigel Films, The Mirisch Company, United Artists
6.8TMDb
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Theatrical Oct 29, 1970
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UK · English · Foreign
Overview
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.
Trailer
Crew
DirectorBilly Wilder
WriterI. A. L. Diamond, Billy Wilder
Cast

Robert Stephens
Sherlock Holmes

Colin Blakely
Dr. John Watson

Geneviève Page
Gabrielle Valadon

Christopher Lee
Mycroft Holmes

Tamara Toumanova
Madame Petrova

Clive Revill
Nikolai Rogozhin

Irene Handl
Mrs. Hudson

Mollie Maureen
Queen Victoria

Stanley Holloway
Gravedigger

Catherine Lacey
Woman in Wheelchair

Peter Madden
Von Tirpitz

Michael Balfour
Cabby

James Copeland
Guide

John Garrie
First Carter

Godfrey James
Second Carter
Robert Cawdron
Hotel Manager

Alex McCrindle
Baggageman

Frank Thornton
Porter

Paul Hansard
Monk

George Benson
Inspector Lestrade
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Keywords
loch ness monstergerman spymidgetssherlock holmes
Details
Budget
$10M
Revenue
$2M
TMDb Votes
327
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