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The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes
Movie (1970)
When a bored Sherlock eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon following an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.
Movie (1970)
When a bored Sherlock eagerly takes the case of Gabrielle Valladon following an attempt on her life, the search for her missing husband leads to Loch Ness and the legendary monster.
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Sex & Nudity
Sexual matters are discussed in innuendo, including a ballerina's proposal that Holmes father her child and a false claim that Watson is his lover. There is no nudity or onscreen sex.
Violence & Gore
Mild peril and a brief scuffle. A spy is executed by firing squad offscreen and reported rather than shown. There is no gore.
Profanity
Very mild language and insults only, with no strong swearing.
Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking
Holmes injects a 7% solution of cocaine at the end of the film, shown as a moment of despair. Smoking and drinking appear in the Baker Street setting.
Frightening Scenes
Brief suspense as Gabrielle is pulled from the Thames and as the Loch Ness monster is glimpsed. The scenes are mostly playful rather than frightening.
Positives & learning
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Positive messages
Loyalty and friendship between Holmes and Watson are central, with some gentle commentary on the nature of hero worship.
Role models
Holmes's brilliance and Watson's loyalty are admirable, though Holmes is often self-absorbed and unkind.
Representation
Mostly a British and European cast with little diversity of perspective.
Learning
Offers a light introduction to Holmes stories and Victorian settings, and some sense of Cold War-era espionage.
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