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      The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother

      1975, Comedy, 1h 31m

      9 Reviews 2,500+ Ratings

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      Movie Info

      Sigerson Holmes (Gene Wilder) has something to prove as the lesser-known brother of famed detective Sherlock Holmes. When Sherlock and his assistant, Dr. Watson, are dispatched to Europe on assignment, Sigerson takes the opportunity to prove his mettle as a sleuth. With the aide of bug-eyed Orville Sacker (Marty Feldman) and aspiring opera singer Jenny Hill (Madeline Kahn), Sigerson attempts to crack the case of missing government documents presumed stolen by professor Moriarty (Leo McKern).

      • Rating: PG

      • Genre: Comedy

      • Original Language: English

      • Director: Gene Wilder

      • Producer: Richard A. Roth

      • Writer: Gene Wilder

      • Release Date (Theaters):  original

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      • Distributor: 20th Century Fox

      Cast & Crew

      Gene Wilder
      Marty Feldman
      Dom DeLuise
      Roy Kinnear
      John Le Mesurier
      Gene Wilder
      Charles Orme
      John Morris
      Gerry Fisher
      Jim Clark
      Terence Marsh
      Alan Tomkins
      Ruth Myers

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      • May 27, 2015

        This film, from beginning to end, feels as if Wilder desires to resurrect (unintended but spot on pun usage) the magic of Young Frankenstein. The cast is all but here, the wackiness, and yet ... it only achieves cute (and that from the memory of the latter mentioned work) and no more. Prepare to be disappointed.

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      • May 18, 2011

        A classic cast line up including Feldman, Wilder, DeLuise, Kinnear and Le Mesurier unfortunately can't quite save this brilliantly original wacky tale which sounds and looks better than it really is. Its a huge shame to be honest as you really really think this is gonna be an epic in the same league as 'Young Frankenstein' but its just lacking bite, the cast do well for whats on offer but it just isn't too funny plus there are some really cringing song n dance routines here. Dom DeLuise is probably the best for a good chuckle as usual with his jolly japes and camp capers hehe whilst Feldman and Kinnear are decent too but alas Wilder comes across as kinda blunt with his miserable character. Some nice sequences like the stagecoach fight but also some pretty dire ones like the finale make it touch n go, still its a nice flick and worth a look if you like Wilder.

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      • Jan 11, 2011

        Well meaning and occasionally funny comedy from Gene Wilder delivering a slighltly disappointing sub-Mel Brooks experience. The musical interludes don't work for me.

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      • Sep 11, 2010

        A very funny spoof of Sherlock Holmes. There are a couple of awkward moments, but overall, it's very funny. Plus, Wilder directs this one.

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