The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Director: Billy Wilder Cast: Robert Stephens
Robert Stephens
, Colin Blakely
Colin Blakely
, Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
, Genevieve Page
Genevieve Page
Billy Wilder
The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

Director: Billy Wilder Cast: Robert Stephens
Robert Stephens
, Colin Blakely
Colin Blakely
, Christopher Lee
Christopher Lee
, Genevieve Page
Genevieve Page
Billy Wilder

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Overview

In Billy Wilder's cinematic homage to the spirit of Sir Arthur Conan Doyle, British stage luminary Robert Stephens plays Holmes, while Colin Blakely is his friend and chronicler Dr. Watson. This self-described "hitherto suppressed and thoroughly fascinating" tale concerns Holmes' search for a missing mining engineer -- a case that may have a far-reaching effect on the national security of England. Along the way, Holmes falls in love for the first time in his life, with enigmatic foreign beauty Gabrielle Valladon (Genevieve Page). In this 1970 film, Wilder emphasizes such then-current topics as homosexuality (notably during the film's prologue) and drug addiction. Christopher Lee, a former screen Holmes himself, has a cameo (minus toupee) as Sherlock's brother Mycroft Holmes. Heavily re-edited and rearranged both before and after its release, The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes was a box-office disappointment when it came out in 1970. Since that time, its reputation has grown immeasurably, especially among those lucky enough to have seen a complete print.

Product Details

Release Date: 07/22/2014
UPC: 0738329132729
Original Release: 1970
Rating: PG-13
Source: Kl Studio Classics
Presentation: [Wide Screen]
Sound: [Dolby Digital]
Language: English
Time: 2:05:00

Special Features

Christopher Lee: Mr. Holmes, Mr. Wilder featurette; Interview with editor Ernest Walter; Deleted scenes; Additional audio sequence: deleted epilogue scene; Original theatrical trailer

Cast & Crew

Performance Credits
Robert Stephens Sherlock Holmes
Colin Blakely Dr. Watson
Christopher Lee Mycroft Holmes
Genevieve Page Gabrielle Valladon
Irene Handl Mrs. Hudson
Stanley Holloway 1st Gravedigger
Clive Revill Rogozhin
Tamara Toumanova Petrova
George Benson Inspector Lestrade
Catherine Lacey Old Lady
Mollie Maureen Queen Victoria
Peter Madden Von Tirpitz
Robert Cawdron Hotel Manager
Michael Elwyn Cassidy
Michael Balfour Cabby
Frank Thornton Porter
James Copeland Guide
Alex McCrindle Baggageman
Kenneth Benda Minister
Graham Armitage Wiggins
Eric Francis 2nd Gravedigger
John Garrie Carter
Godfrey James Carter
Ina De La Haye Petrova's Maid
Kynaston Reeves Old Man
Anne Blake Madame
Marilyn Head Girl
Anna Matisse Girl
Wendy Lingham Girl
Penny Brahms Girl
Sheena Hunter Girl
Daphne Riggs Lady-in-Waiting
John Gatrell Equerry
Philip Ross McKellar
Annette Kerr Secretary
Tina Spooner Twin,Twin
Ismet Hassan Submarine Crew,Submarine Crewman
Charlie Young Atom Submarine Crew,Submarine Crew
Willie Shearer Submarine Crew
Philip Anthony Lieutenant Commander
Martin Carroll Scientist
John Scott Scientist
Paul Stassino Actor
Paul Hansard Monk
Frank Thorton Porter
Jenny Hanley a prostitute
David Kossoff Actor
John Williams Actor
Miklós Rózsa Composer

Technical Credits
Cliff Richardson Special Effects
Wally Veevers Special Effects
Billy Wilder Producer,Director,Screenwriter
I.A.L. Diamond Screenwriter
Cliff John Richardson Special Effects

Scene Index

Disc #1 -- The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
1. Chapter I
2. Chapter II
3. Chapter III
4. Chapter IV
5. Chapter V
6. Chapter VI
7. Chapter VII
8. Chapter VIII
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