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Sherlock Holmes cleverer Bruder

Original title: The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
  • 1975
  • PG
  • 1h 31m
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6.0/10
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Sherlock Holmes cleverer Bruder (1975)
The younger brother of the consulting detective tries to steal Sherlock's glory by solving an important case assisted by an eccentric Scotland Yard detective and a lovely but suspicious actress.
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The younger brother of the consulting detective tries to steal Sherlock's glory by solving an important case assisted by an eccentric Scotland Yard detective and a lovely but suspicious actr... Read allThe younger brother of the consulting detective tries to steal Sherlock's glory by solving an important case assisted by an eccentric Scotland Yard detective and a lovely but suspicious actress.The younger brother of the consulting detective tries to steal Sherlock's glory by solving an important case assisted by an eccentric Scotland Yard detective and a lovely but suspicious actress.

  • Director
    • Gene Wilder
  • Writers
    • Gene Wilder
    • Arthur Conan Doyle
  • Stars
    • Gene Wilder
    • Madeline Kahn
    • Marty Feldman
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  • IMDb RATING
    6.0/10
    7.3K
    YOUR RATING
    • Director
      • Gene Wilder
    • Writers
      • Gene Wilder
      • Arthur Conan Doyle
    • Stars
      • Gene Wilder
      • Madeline Kahn
      • Marty Feldman
    • 76User reviews
    • 36Critic reviews
  • See production info at IMDbPro
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    Gene Wilder in Sherlock Holmes cleverer Bruder (1975)
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    "Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smother Borthers, The" Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman / 1975
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    Gene Wilder in Sherlock Holmes cleverer Bruder (1975)
    Gene Wilder in Sherlock Holmes cleverer Bruder (1975)
    Marty Feldman in Sherlock Holmes cleverer Bruder (1975)
    Gene Wilder, Marty Feldman, and Madeline Kahn in Sherlock Holmes cleverer Bruder (1975)
    Gene Wilder and Madeline Kahn in Sherlock Holmes cleverer Bruder (1975)
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    Gene Wilder
    Gene Wilder
    • Sigerson Holmes
    Madeline Kahn
    Madeline Kahn
    • Jenny Hill
    Marty Feldman
    Marty Feldman
    • Orville Sacker
    Dom DeLuise
    Dom DeLuise
    • Gambetti
    • (as Dom De Luise)
    Leo McKern
    Leo McKern
    • Moriarty
    Roy Kinnear
    Roy Kinnear
    • Moriarty's Assistant
    John Le Mesurier
    John Le Mesurier
    • Lord Redcliff
    Douglas Wilmer
    Douglas Wilmer
    • Sherlock Holmes
    Thorley Walters
    Thorley Walters
    • Dr. Watson
    George Silver
    • Bruner
    Nicholas Smith
    Nicholas Smith
    • Hunkston
    John Hollis
    John Hollis
    • Moriarty's Gunman
    Aubrey Morris
    Aubrey Morris
    • Coach Driver
    Tommy Godfrey
    • Fred
    Susan Field
    Susan Field
    • Queen Victoria
    Joseph Behrmannis
    • Russian
    Wolfe Morris
    Wolfe Morris
    • Frenchman
    Julian Orchard
    Julian Orchard
    • Man in Tails
    • Director
      • Gene Wilder
    • Writers
      • Gene Wilder
      • Arthur Conan Doyle(uncredited)
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    • Trivia
      Gene Wilder's character's first name, Sigerson, was an alias used by Sherlock Holmes during the period in which he was believed to have been killed by Prof. Moriarty, in Sir Arthur Conan Doyle's short story "The Adventure of the Empty House".
    • Goofs
      In the scene where Sigerson Holmes is eating the chocolates from the floor, he gets chocolate all over his face. Through the scene, the chocolate smudges on his face change. First it's very heavy, then its nearly gone and very light, and then when the camera angle is panned out the smudges are heavier.
    • Quotes

      Dr. Watson: Holmes, how will you ever repay him?

      Sherlock Holmes: By playing the violin, Watson. By playing the violin.

    • Connections
      Featured in Lørdagshjørnet: Gene Wilder (1978)
    • Soundtracks
      The Kangaroo Hop
      (uncredited)

      Written by Fred Godfrey and Billy Williams

      Performed by Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, & Marty Feldman

    User reviews76

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    Little known comic genius!
    The other reviewer on this site clearly doesn't understand the subtleties of the comic genius of Gene Wilder (Sigerson Holmes), Madeline Kahn (Jenny Hill, or should I say Bessie Besswood), Marty Feldman (Sgt. Sacker of Scotland Yard) and the rest of the cast of this too little known classic! It's pithy and witty and clever and tips its hat to Conan Doyle at every turn. The Kangaroo Hop, Hop will have you hopping around the living room, and Madeline Kahn outdoes herself. It's right up there with Blazing Saddles and Young Frankenstein, and I'm waiting oh so patiently for it to be released on DVD! A must see for fans of the subtle and smart in comedy.
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    • lcornick
    • Nov 6, 2004

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    • Release date
      • April 30, 1976 (West Germany)
    • Countries of origin
      • United Kingdom
      • United States
    • Language
      • English
    • Also known as
      • The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
    • Filming locations
      • Shepperton Studios, Shepperton, Surrey, England, UK(Studio)
    • Production companies
      • Jouer Films
      • Twentieth Century Fox
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    • Gross US & Canada
      • $20,492,000
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    • Runtime
      1 hour 31 minutes
    • Color
      • Color
    • Sound mix
      • Mono

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