The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes

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The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes ★★★½ 1970 (PG-13)

A unique perspective on the life of the famous detective reveals a complex character. Beautifully photographed, with fine performances by the supporting cast, the film boasts a haunting musical score but received suprisingly little recognition despite Wilder's high caliber direction. 125m/ C VHS, DVD . GB Robert Stephens, Colin Blakely, Genevieve Page, Irene Handl, Stanley Holloway, Christopher Lee, Clive Revill, Catherine Lacey, Tamara Toumanova, Mollie Maureen, Michael Balfour; D: Billy Wilder; W: Billy Wilder, I.A.L. Diamond; C: Christopher Challis; M: Miklos Rozsa.

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