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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution (1976)
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2 June 1977 (Netherlands)
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To treat his friend's cocaine induced delusions, Watson lures Sherlock Holmes to Sigmund Freud. full summary | add synopsis
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Nominated for 2 Oscars.
Another 2 nominations
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Cast
(Cast overview, first billed only) | Alan Arkin | ... | Dr. Sigmund Freud |
 | Vanessa Redgrave | ... | Lola Deveraux |
 | Robert Duvall | ... | Dr. John H. Watson / Narrator |
 | Nicol Williamson | ... | Sherlock Holmes |
 | Laurence Olivier | ... | Professor James Moriarty |
 | Joel Grey | ... | Lowenstein |
 | Samantha Eggar | ... | Mary Morstan Watson |
| Jeremy Kemp | ... | Baron von Leinsdorf |
| Charles Gray | ... | Mycroft Holmes |
| Régine | ... | Madame |
| Georgia Brown | ... | Mrs. Freud |
| Anna Quayle | ... | Freda |
| Jill Townsend | ... | Mrs. Holmes |
| John Bird | ... | Berger |
| Alison Leggatt | ... | Mrs. Hudson |
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113 min
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Color (Technicolor)
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1.85 : 1 more
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UK:15 (video rating) |
UK:AA (original rating) |
Netherlands:12 |
Sweden:15 |
Australia:PG |
Finland:K-16 |
Norway:16 |
USA:PG |
Argentina:Atp
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While the book showed Dr. Sigmund Freud with a daughter, the child he had in real life, the movie showed him with a make-believe son because Dr. Anna Freud threatened a lawsuit if she was included. Since her father was dead she had no control over how he was portrayed.
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Factual errors: During the railroad pursuit, the trains are seen on two tracks that are about to merge. Holmes states that there are no points left to switch. However, the coming together of the two track lines necessarily involves a switching point. And, in fact, that set of points is visible soon thereafter.
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Professor Moriarty:
Doctor Watson, Mr. Holmes is convinced that I am some sort of criminal mastermind of the most depraved order. I know he is a great and good man. All England resounds with his praise. But in my case he fosters a ghastly illusion and I come to you as his friend rather than turning the matter over to my solicitor.
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Referenced in "Homicide: Life on the Street: The Twenty Percent Solution (#7.4)" (1998)
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The Madame's Song
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Sherlockians will no doubt grouse, but this is certainly the best Sherlock Holmes tale outside the "canon" and one of the best Holmes films ever. Although Conan Doyle never really combined his characters with historical figures, it's a great device. Alan Arkin gives one of his wonderful performances, employing one of his all purpose accents, and initially very understated. Holmes helps bring out heroic qualities you don't suspect in Sigmund Freud, pace, Anna Freud. Nicol Williamson looks and moves like Holmes, truly "hawk-like". Robert Duval is one of the best Watsons ever, outside of the BBC. Some characterizations of Watson make it hard to believe that he could possibly be a doctor, or even any kind of useful member of society. But this Watson is believable as a person, doctor and friend. The plot line also provides an answer as to who Holmes really is, and what makes him tick. Not THE answer, but an answer. A lot of fun, and very well done. Great period color. Don't go all serious, and you'll have a good time. Nice use of the cimbalom in the score during action sequences. Gives it that "Hungarian" flavor.