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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

1976-10-24 · 113 min · ★ 6.2

Mystery · Thriller

Concerned about his friend's cocaine use, Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into travelling to Vienna, where Holmes enters the care of Sigmund Freud. Freud attempts to solve the mysteries of Holmes' subconscious, while Holmes devotes himself to solving a mystery involving the kidnapping of Lola Deveraux.

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Directors
Herbert Ross
Production companies
Herbert Ross Productions, Universal Pictures, Alex Winitsky / Arlene Sellers Productions
Countries
United Kingdom, United States of America
Status
Released
Budget
USD 5,000,000

Top Cast

Alan ArkinAlan ArkinDr. Sigmund Freud
Vanessa RedgraveVanessa RedgraveLola Deveraux
Robert DuvallRobert DuvallDr. John H. Watson
Nicol WilliamsonNicol WilliamsonSherlock Holmes
Laurence OlivierLaurence OlivierProfessor James Moriarty
Joel GreyJoel GreyLowenstein
Samantha EggarSamantha EggarMary Morstan Watson
Jeremy KempJeremy KempBaron Karl von Leinsdorf
Charles GrayCharles GrayMycroft Holmes
RégineRégineMadame
Anna QuayleAnna QuayleFreda
Georgia BrownGeorgia BrownMrs. Freud
Jill TownsendJill TownsendMrs. Holmes
John BirdJohn BirdBerger
Alison LeggattAlison LeggattMrs. Hudson
Frederick JaegerFrederick JaegerMarker
Erik ChittyErik ChittyThe Butler
Jack MayJack MayDr. Schultz
Gertan KlauberThe Pasha
Leon GreeneLeon GreeneSquire Holmes

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