Murder by Decree
“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...”
1979•PG•2h 4m•6.4•Released
CrimeMysteryThriller
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.
Director
Bob Clark
Writer
John Hopkins
Languages
English, French
Studio
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Cast
Christopher Plummer
Sherlock Holmes
James Mason
Dr. Watson
David Hemmings
Inspector Foxborough
Susan Clark
Mary Kelly
Anthony Quayle
Sir Charles Warren
John Gielgud
Prime Minister
Frank Finlay
Inspector Lestrade
Donald Sutherland
Robert Lees
Geneviève Bujold
Annie Crook
Chris Wiggins
Dr. Hardy
Tedde Moore
Mrs. Lees
Catherine Kessler
Carrie
Terry Duggan
Danny
Peter Jonfield
William Slade
Roy Lansford
Sir Thomas Spivey
Production
Company
Canadian Film Development Corporation
Company
Famous Players
Producer
Bob Clark
Producer
Robert A. Goldston
Producer
René Dupont
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