The Seven-Per-Cent Solution is a 1976 Universal Studio Sherlock Holmes film which is directed by Herbert Ross and written by Nicholas Meyer. It is based on Meyer's 1974 novel with the same name. The plot of the film is that Dr. Watson finds out that Sherlock Holmes has become delusional as a result of his addiction to cocaine. He therefore arranges for Holmes to journey to Vienna to be treated by none other than Sigmund Freud. However, during the course of his treatment, Holmes becomes embroiled in investigating a kidnapping case with international implications, as Freud unravels and then finally uncovers a large personal secret suppressed in Holmes' subconscious.
Starring: Nicol Williamson, Robert Duvall, Alan Arkin, Georgia Brown, Samantha Eggar, Charles Gray, Jeremy Kemp, Joel Grey, Laurence Olivier, Vanessa Redgrave.
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Cinematography: Oswald Morris
Editing: Chris Barnes
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Sound design: Stephen Sondheim wrote the song for the film, "The Madame's Song" but that was later recorded as "I Never Do Anything Twice" on the Side By Side By Sondheim cast recording.
Production design: The Production Designer was James Bond veteran Ken Adam. The film was made at Pinewood Studios with location shots in the UK and Austria, including the Austrian National Library. The tennis match/duel between Freud and Von Leinsdorf was filmed on one of the historic real tennis courts at the Queen's Club in West Kensingtion, London.
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