What is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is a 1976 mystery and thriller film directed by Herbert Ross, based on Meyer's 1974 novel of the same name. The film stars Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall, Nicol Williamson, and Laurence Olivier, and it is available as a UK and USA production.
- Type
- Film
- Year
- 1976
- Release date
- Oct 24, 1976
- Genres
- Mystery, Thriller
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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is a 1976 mystery and thriller film directed by Herbert Ross, based on Meyer's 1974 novel of the same name. The film stars Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall, Nicol Williamson, and Laurence Olivier, and it is available as a UK and USA production.
The story follows Dr. Watson as he tricks Sherlock Holmes into traveling to Vienna due to concerns about his cocaine use. There, Holmes enters the care of Sigmund Freud, who attempts to solve the mysteries of Holmes' subconscious while Holmes investigates the kidnapping of Lola Deveraux.
Should you watch it?
“Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into traveling to Vienna for Sigmund Freud's care.”
- Features a cast including Alan Arkin, Vanessa Redgrave, Robert Duvall, Nicol Williamson, and Laurence Olivier.
- Based on Meyer's 1974 novel of the same name.
- Combines the worlds of Sherlock Holmes and Sigmund Freud to solve a kidnapping mystery.
- Viewers looking for a traditional Holmes case without the psychoanalytic framing might find the premise unconventional.
Watch it if you enjoy unique literary crossovers pairing Sherlock Holmes with Sigmund Freud.
The film runs for one hour and fifty-three minutes, classified as PG, and falls under the mystery and thriller genres.
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Where to stream The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?
Streaming availability varies by region, but the film is listed as available to rent or buy on digital platforms.
Is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution worth watching?
It features an acclaimed cast including Alan Arkin, Robert Duvall, Vanessa Redgrave, and Laurence Olivier in a crossover mystery.
What is the runtime of the film?
The film has a runtime of one hour and fifty-three minutes.
What is the source material for the film?
The film is based on Meyer's 1974 novel of the same name.