The Private Life of Sherlock Holmes (1970) Poster

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Sex & Nudity

  • A Russian man tells Holmes that a prima Russian ballerina wants him to get her pregnant. Holmes tells the man he can't because he's gay.
  • Several men are explained to be attracted to men using vague descriptions.
  • A woman's bare back and side of a breast are visible when she arises from bed nude. She walks out to embrace a fully dressed man in the living room. She lies on a bed and tries to entice him to embrace her there. No private areas are visible.

Violence & Gore

  • A woman is said to have been found in a river and has an injury on her head. She shows signs of a concussion.
  • Several men are explained to have died because of a woman.
  • A few people are knocked out of a small boat.
  • A casket is opened and fresh corpse is exposed. No blood or severe gore.

Profanity

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Holmes smokes a pipe.
  • A few characters drink, but none to excess.
  • Sherlock states that he uses a diluted solution of cocaine, and Watson states his disapproval.
  • Sherlock prepares to inject himself with a a cocaine solution. Watson then states that he detests the cocaine binges.
  • Several people drink vodka at a party.
  • A man is given a bottle of champagne to deliver.

Frightening & Intense Scenes

  • The ending is somewhat sad and emotional.
  • The film focuses on a mystery and many suspicious people and circumstances are encountered.

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Violence & Gore

  • Several soldiers are said to have been killed when a submarine sinks, and bubbles on the surface of the water are shown at this time.
  • A letter states that a woman was executed for her crimes.

Alcohol, Drugs & Smoking

  • Holmes prepares to inject a diluted cocaine solution to cope with bad news.

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