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Murder by Decree
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Murder by Decree

Feb 1, 1979
2h 4m
★ 6.4

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...

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.

Genres

Crime
Mystery
Thriller

Production Companies

Canadian Film Development Corporation
Famous Players
Highlight

Cast

Christopher Plummer

Sherlock Holmes

Christopher Plummer

James Mason

Dr. Watson

James Mason

David Hemmings

Inspector Foxborough

David Hemmings

Susan Clark

Mary Kelly

Susan Clark

Anthony Quayle

Sir Charles Warren

Anthony Quayle

John Gielgud

Prime Minister

John Gielgud

Frank Finlay

Inspector Lestrade

Frank Finlay

Donald Sutherland

Robert Lees

Donald Sutherland

Geneviève Bujold

Annie Crook

Geneviève Bujold

Chris Wiggins

Dr. Hardy

Chris Wiggins

Tedde Moore

Mrs. Lees

Tedde Moore

Catherine Kessler

Carrie

Catherine Kessler

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