Murder by Decree(1979)

The Jack the Ripper Murders. Sherlock Holmes lifts the veil of secrecy, corruption and terror at the heart of the throne of England itself. Clue by clue... Murder by murder...

64

2h 4m

  • Crime,
  • Mystery,
  • Thriller

Overview

Sherlock Holmes is drawn into the case of Jack the Ripper, who is killing prostitutes in London's East End. Assisted by Dr. Watson, and using information provided by a renowned psychic, Robert Lees, Holmes finds that the murders may have their roots in a Royal indiscretion and that a cover-up is being managed by politicians at the highest level, all of whom happen to be Masons.

Cast

  • Christopher Plummer

    Christopher Plummer

    Sherlock Holmes

  • James Mason

    James Mason

    Dr. Watson

  • David Hemmings

    David Hemmings

    Inspector Foxborough

  • Susan Clark

    Susan Clark

    Mary Kelly

  • Anthony Quayle

    Anthony Quayle

    Sir Charles Warren

  • John Gielgud

    John Gielgud

    Prime Minister

  • Frank Finlay

    Frank Finlay

    Inspector Lestrade

  • Donald Sutherland

    Donald Sutherland

    Robert Lees

  • Geneviève Bujold

    Geneviève Bujold

    Annie Crook

  • Chris Wiggins

    Chris Wiggins

    Dr. Hardy

  • Tedde Moore

    Tedde Moore

    Mrs. Lees

  • Peter Jonfield

    Peter Jonfield

    William Slade

  • Roy Lansford

    Roy Lansford

    Sir Thomas Spivey

  • Ron Pember

    Ron Pember

    Makins

  • Ken Jones

    Ken Jones

    Dock Guard

  • June Brown

    June Brown

    Annie Chapman

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    Status

    Released (Feb 1, 1979)

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