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The Seven-Per-Cent Solution

Name: The Seven-Per-Cent Solution
Director: Herbert Ross
Released: 1976
Duration: 113 min

Representation Score

3.7/10

Limited

1976

Director

Herbert Ross

Runtime

113 minutes

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New Showbiz Analysis

The film follows the social structures of the late Victorian era closely. It focuses on the intellectual growth of its male characters while staying within a traditional framework. The story explores the shift from rigid morals to psychological understanding but does so within a limited scope. Ultimately, the film supports the demographic and hierarchical norms of its time, centering on a small group of European intellectuals.

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Category Breakdown

Does The Seven-Per-Cent Solution have LGBTQ+ representation?

Minimal

The film does not show any non-binary or LGBTQ+ identities or same-sex relationships. It stays within traditional heterosexual norms without any queer themes or hints.

How does The Seven-Per-Cent Solution portray gender?

Limited

The story focuses mainly on male characters, especially Holmes and Freud. Women have minor roles and are not shown to be as smart or influential as the main male characters.

How racially and ethnically diverse is The Seven-Per-Cent Solution?

Limited

The cast is mostly made up of white actors, reflecting the time period's demographics. There are no actors from different ethnic backgrounds or perspectives included.

How does The Seven-Per-Cent Solution represent religion and culture?

Fair

The film looks at moral questions through psychoanalysis. It emphasizes personal psychology over strict religious rules without taking an anti-Western stance.

Does The Seven-Per-Cent Solution include disability representation?

Fair

Mental health and addiction issues drive the plot and intellectual exploration. However, these topics are used as plot devices rather than showing detailed stories of people with disabilities.

Present on Screen

Examines the shift from Victorian morals to modern psychological thinking.
Offers a deep look at the early days of psychoanalysis through Freud.

Limited or Absent

Does not include diverse ethnic perspectives or varied casting.
Does not give women significant roles or intellectual prominence.
Does not provide nuanced portrayals of mental health or disability.

Official Synopsis

Concerned about his friend's cocaine use, Dr. Watson tricks Sherlock Holmes into travelling to Vienna, where Holmes enters the care of Sigmund Freud. Freud attempts to solve the mysteries of Holmes' subconscious, while Holmes devotes himself to solving a mystery involving the kidnapping of Lola Deveraux.

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