Product Details

• Format: Color, HiFi Sound, NTSC
• Language: English
• Rated: NR (Not Rated)
• Number of tapes: 1
• Studio: Mpi Home Video
• VHS Release Date: December 15, 1994
• Run Time: 50 minutes
• Average Customer Review: 4.6 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (8 customer reviews)
• ASIN: 6301611772
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #311,639 in Movies & TV (See Top 100 in Movies & TV)

Editorial Reviews

Amazon.com

Yup, that is Counselor Troi from Star Trek: The Next Generation, looking particularly glum in this episode from Granada Television's Sherlock Holmes series. Troi--or rather actress Marina Sirtis--is part of the cast of this wild mystery, which suggests that a madman with a grudge against Napoleon Bonaparte is smashing clay busts of his likeness all over London. Dr. Watson (Edward Hardwicke) proposes that the criminal has a psychological obsession, but Holmes (Jeremy Brett) scoffs at that idea. There is indeed much more going on than meets the eye in this story, as plainly evidenced when a notorious Mafia figure turns up dead. Meanwhile, anyone in possession of ornamental Bonapartes is in danger--and only Holmes knows why. This exciting installment in the series is also noteworthy for its rare glimpse of a softer side of Holmes, as seen in a memorable coda to the story. Brett is brilliant as the famed sleuth. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews

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4 of 4 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the ULTIMATE Holmes, April 8, 2003

By A Customer

This review is from: Sherlock Holmes: Six Napoleons [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Okay...the only thing I can say is that Jeremy Brett is absolutely The One and Only Sherlock Holmes; no one else comes close to the mastery with which he plays this role.

This particular episode completely blew me away-- I agree that "Watson, this is no time for humbugs!" and the "This is clearly the work of red anarchists" are two of the many hilarious lines.

In addition to the humour, however, this episode's crowning glory is the much praised Last Scene, in which Jeremy Brett totally melts your heart with his Look. This scene makes it completely clear that Brett understands the character of Holmes perfectly! He brings an added depth of unexpected emotion to the role, which is wonderful. We don't usually get to see Holmes in a state of extreme emotion, making the end of this eisode even more of a pleasant surprise.

WOW! I'd watch this over and over, and so should you!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars An hour of television perfection !, September 4, 2002

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Mr Robert D McKay (Croydon, Victoria, Australia) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sherlock Holmes: Six Napoleons [VHS] (VHS Tape)

Although many of the episodes in the series are fantastic, this one is, by far, my very favorite.

I have a number of episodes on VHS and I always look forward to this one above all others. Let me tell you why.....

But first, a synopsis:

Lesrade brings to Holmes' and Watson's attention, a case he is working on because he knows of Holmes' appreciation of any case that is strange or unusual ... Another true Sherlock Holmes trait: We may see something, but we do not observe it.

Though probably the most wonderful moment is at the very end, when Lestrade congratulates Holmes. We see a rare level of seriousness in Lestrade and an even rarer level of emotion from Holmes, who also reveals a mutual respect for the Scotland Yard Inspector.

I feel that this episode truly encapsulates Holmes' style of investigation, as well as the personalities of the main characters.
Of course, the actors and actresses are completely believable in their respective roles, the sets are marvellous and the score could not be better. If anyone is a fan of a fantastic mystery that one can really get one's teeth into, then I could recommend nothing better than The Six Napoleons.

It is a true classic among classics!!!

3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Pure Gold to Watch and a Joy Forever!, October 13, 1999

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Steven L. Shoup (New York City) - See all my reviews

This review is from: Sherlock Holmes: Six Napoleons [VHS] (VHS Tape)

There is no way to describe the satisfaction of watching something crafted and molded by people who dearly love what they're doing -- just watch this installment and you'll know what I mean. What is the connection between a Mafia don, his daughter, her brother, a knife-fight with the chattering madman, Beppo, outside a plaster bust manufacturing facility and the subsequent serial destruction of six identical busts of the Emperor Napoleon? Scotland Yard is puzzled (surprise, surprise) and a wee bit amused, as postulated by Inspector Lestrade during an evening social visit to Holmes and Watson (Colin Jeavons returning with his superior ongoing performance as Lestrade). To Watson (again superbly played by Edward Hardwicke) it sounds psychological -- Idea Fixe! To Holmes, however, it is far more sinister . . . and so the game's afoot! What follows is one of the most unusual, intriguing, and fun adventures in all the Holmes saga. Look for an amusing performance from veteran actor Eric Sykes as a reporter who owns a bust and literally stumbles across a murder at his own doorstep -- and is too shaken to report about it to his newspaper; kudos to the performance of the shipping agent who confides to Holmes and Watson that the vandalism is the work of "red anarchists"; and enjoy watching Marina Sirtis show that her talent extends beyond the bridge of the USS Enterprise. It all culminates in a resolution so marvelous that both Watson and Lestrade are left slack-jawed and applauding (you will too). And in a touching moment, Lestrade and Holmes remark upon the attitudes between the official police force and one lone consulting detective - and herein watch the brilliance of Brett's performance: masterwork, sheer masterwork. So stop reading this and buy the video!