The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
“The story is true...only the facts have been made up.”
Synopsis
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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The Seven Per Cent Solution Trailer
Type: Trailer • Published 2013-08-24
Top Cast
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Alan Arkin
Dr. Sigmund Freud
Vanessa Redgrave
Lola Deveraux
Robert Duvall
Dr. John H. Watson
Nicol Williamson
Sherlock Holmes
Laurence Olivier
Professor James Moriarty
Joel Grey
Lowenstein
Samantha Eggar
Mary Morstan Watson
Jeremy Kemp
Baron Karl von Leinsdorf
Charles Gray
Mycroft Holmes
Régine
Madame
Anna Quayle
Freda
Georgia Brown
Mrs. Freud
Jill Townsend
Mrs. Holmes
John Bird
Berger
Alison Leggatt
Mrs. Hudson
Frederick Jaeger
Marker
Erik Chitty
The Butler
Jack May
Dr. Schultz
Release History & Theatrical Window
October 24, 1976
Wide Cinema Exhibition
December 3, 2009
Physical Home Media
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$5M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
Pending
Total global ticket sales
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Herbert Ross
- Screenplay & Story
- Nicholas Meyer
- Original Score
- John Addison
- Original Title
- The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English
- Runtime
- 1h 53m
- Production Budget
- $5M
- Production Studios
- Herbert Ross Productions, Universal Pictures, Alex Winitsky / Arlene Sellers Productions
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Herbert Ross
Nicholas Meyer, Arthur Conan Doyle
John Addison
Oswald Morris
Chris Barnes
Herbert Ross, Arlene Sellers, Alex Winitsky
Department Leadership Roster
Herbert Ross
Director
Herbert Ross
Producer
Chris Barnes
Editor
Ken Adam
Production Design
John Addison
Original Music Composer
Nicholas Meyer
Screenplay
Alan Barrett
Costume Design
Oswald Morris
Director of Photography
Age Classification & Content Advisories
Official viewer rating standards and content warnings across international classification boards.
PG: Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
International Certification Matrix
FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
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Frequently Asked Questions About The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
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What is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution about?
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.
Who directed The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution was directed by Herbert Ross.
Who stars in The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The principal cast of The Seven-Per-Cent Solution includes Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall, Nicol Williamson, Laurence Olivier.
When was The Seven-Per-Cent Solution released and how long is it?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution was released in 1976 with a total runtime of 1h 53m.
Who composed the musical score for The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Seven-Per-Cent Solution was composed by John Addison.
Is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution based on a book or true story?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is adapted from the following source material: Novel: "Nicholas Meyer", Characters: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution holds official age classifications: DE: 12 (FSK 12 — Restricted to viewers aged 12 and older.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).