The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Synopsis
After spending decades living in the shadow of his more famous and successful sibling, Consulting Detective Sigerson Holmes is called upon to help solve a crucial case that leads him on a hilarious trail of false identities, stolen documents, secret codes... and exposed backsides.
Trailers, Teasers & Extra Featurettes
Official promotional previews, behind-the-scenes footage, and exclusive clips.
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother - TrailerOfficial
Type: Trailer • Published 2011-08-08
Top Cast
Explore Star Directory →
Gene Wilder
Sigerson Holmes
Madeline Kahn
Jenny Hill
Marty Feldman
Sgt. Orville Stanley Sacker
Dom DeLuise
Eduardo Gambetti
Leo McKern
Moriarty
Roy Kinnear
Moriarty's Assistant
John Le Mesurier
Lord Redcliff
Douglas Wilmer
Sherlock Holmes
Michael Crane
Renato
Albert Finney
Man in Audience at Opera
Thorley Walters
Dr. Watson
George Silver
Bruner
Nicholas Smith
Hunkston
John Hollis
Moriarty's Gunman
Aubrey Morris
Coach Driver
Tommy Godfrey
Fred
Susan Field
Queen Victoria
Wolfe Morris
Frenchman
Release History & Theatrical Window
December 14, 1975
Wide Cinema Exhibition
Financials & Box Office Performance
Production Budget
$2.8M
Filming & production cost
Worldwide Gross
$20M
Total global ticket sales
Box Office Return
7.14x
+$17.2M net gain
Theatrical Status
Mega Hit
Box office tier
Key Information & Fast Facts
- Director
- Gene Wilder
- Screenplay & Story
- Gene Wilder, Arthur Conan Doyle
- Original Score
- John Morris
- Original Title
- The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
- Country of Origin
- United Kingdom, United States of America
- Spoken Languages
- English, Hungarian
- Runtime
- 1h 31m
- Production Budget
- $2.8M
- Worldwide Gross
- $20M
- Production Studios
- 20th Century Fox
Creative Leadership & Key Crew
Gene Wilder
Gene Wilder, Arthur Conan Doyle
John Morris
Gerry Fisher
Jim Clark
Richard A. Roth
Department Leadership Roster
Gerry Fisher
Director of Photography
Richard A. Roth
Producer
Gene Wilder
Director
Jim Clark
Editor
Ruth Myers
Costume Design
Terence Marsh
Production Design
John Morris
Original Music Composer
Gene Wilder
Writer
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
Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.
Tous publics — Universal audience.
Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.
Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.
Production Stills & Gallery
Official cinematic photography and background stills for The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother.
Featured In Curated Collections
Editorial lists, community rankings, and cinematic collections featuring The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother.
Mid Hunting List
A list of mids found by Mid Hunters
My Movies
Master List In Progress
Movies
Our Movies 7
list0
Musicals
Every film Wikidata tags as a musical film.
Similar Titles to The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Movies sharing stylistic DNA, tone, and thematic storytelling
7.4
7.3
5.8
5.2
5.9
5.5
6.0![](data:image/svg+xml,%3Csvg xmlns="http://www.w3.org/2000/svg" viewBox="0 0 2 3"%3E%3Crect width="2" height="3" fill="%23161922"/%3E%3C/svg%3E)
The Speckled Band
8.0
7.0
7.2
5.9
6.3
7.9
6.6
6.2
4.7
More Like The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Recommended titles matching themes, cast, and genres.
Frequently Asked Questions About The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother
Quick factual answers about cast, synopsis, director, box office, and release information.
What is The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother about?
After spending decades living in the shadow of his more famous and successful sibling, Consulting Detective Sigerson Holmes is called upon to help solve a crucial case that leads him on a hilarious trail of false identities, stolen documents, secret codes... and exposed backsides.
Who directed The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother?
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother was directed by Gene Wilder.
Who stars in The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother?
The principal cast of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother includes Gene Wilder, Madeline Kahn, Marty Feldman, Dom DeLuise, Leo McKern.
When was The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother released and how long is it?
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother was released in 1975 with a total runtime of 1h 31m.
What was the box office and production budget of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother?
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother had a reported production budget of $2.8M and grossed $20M at the worldwide box office (7.14 return on budget, classified as a blockbuster success).
Who composed the musical score for The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother?
The original motion picture soundtrack for The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother was composed by John Morris.
Is The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother based on a book or true story?
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother is adapted from the following source material: Characters: "Arthur Conan Doyle".
What is the age rating and content advisory for The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother?
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother holds official age classifications: AU: PG (Parental Guidance — Recommended for mature viewers.); FR: U (Tous publics — Universal audience.); GB: PG (Parental Guidance — Unlikely to upset children 8 and older.); US: PG (Parental Guidance Suggested — May contain mild violence or suggestive material.).