
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother(1975)
Overview
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.
Director
Gene Wilder
Studio
20th Century Fox
Budget
$3M
Revenue
$20M
Cast

Gene Wilder
as Sigerson Holmes

Madeline Kahn
as Jenny Hill

Marty Feldman
as Sgt. Orville Stanley Sacker

Dom DeLuise
as Eduardo Gambetti

Leo McKern
as Moriarty

Roy Kinnear
as Moriarty's Assistant

John Le Mesurier
as Lord Redcliff

Douglas Wilmer
as Sherlock Holmes
Michael Crane
as Renato

Albert Finney
as Man in Audience at Opera

Thorley Walters
as Dr. Watson
George Silver
as Bruner
Where to Watch
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Movie Facts
Release Year
1975
Runtime
1h 31m
Language
English
Rating
6 / 10
Budget
$3M
Box Office
$20M
Production Companies
20th Century Fox
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Frequently Asked Questions
Where can I watch The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother?▼
Check the "Where to Watch" section above for current streaming platforms, rental options, and purchase links for The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother (1975).
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 and released in 1975. It is a comedy, crime, mystery film.
How long is The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother?▼
The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother has a runtime of 1 hours and 31 minutes (91 minutes total).
Who stars in The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother?▼
The cast of The Adventure of Sherlock Holmes' Smarter Brother includes Gene Wilder as Sigerson Holmes, Madeline Kahn as Jenny Hill, Marty Feldman as Sgt. Orville Stanley Sacker, Dom DeLuise as Eduardo Gambetti, Leo McKern as Moriarty and more.
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