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

Murder by Decree Trailers

Cast

Sherlock Holmes

Christopher Plummer

Dr. Watson

James Mason

Inspector Foxborough

David Hemmings

Mary Kelly

Susan Clark

Sir Charles Warren

Anthony Quayle

Prime Minister

John Gielgud

Inspector Lestrade

Frank Finlay

Robert Lees

Donald Sutherland

Annie Crook

Geneviève Bujold

Dr. Hardy

Chris Wiggins

Mrs. Lees

Tedde Moore

Carrie

Catherine Kessler

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